Management Trainee Program

The Heritage Landscape Supply Group Management Training Program is an operations based, hands-on program, where you will learn and make contributions from day one! HLSG is a network of independent landscape, irrigation, and outdoor living products distributors. Your goal is to learn all aspects of our business, culture, and core values, so that you can rise to the position of Branch Manager and beyond. We have a dedicated Talent Management team working with you and your mentors so that your experience is like no other in the industry.

Is this You?

• Smart, hard-working with an aptitude for learning in a hands-on role.
• Willing to relocate regionally for training and promotions
• Interest in managing a multimillion-dollar operation focused on the distribution of landscape, irrigation and outdoor living products
• Open to starting a management career path as an Assistant Branch Manager or Branch Manager

The “MIT” program:

Management Trainees will be hands-on from day one as you learn every function and role in the branch. You will gain knowledge and experience regarding how to manage a multimillion-dollar Heritage distribution center, by mastering subject areas such as product knowledge, software, fleet maintenance, safety, warehouse operations, human resources (people management and recruiting), financial performance, sales, pricing, supply chain, and transportation.

Other training will consist of individual coaching, conference calls, webinars, online courses, product demonstrations, and a one week in person training class at our Corporate Headquarters in McKinney, TX. At corporate, you will meet those who support the field as well as our executive team, learn valuable information from industry legends, and add key sales and management skills to help you shine. It’s here where you will also meet other Management Trainees from across the U.S.

MIT Program Requirements:

• Currently hold or will obtain a bachelor’s degree by August of 2024. We prefer a degree in Agribusiness, Agronomy, Business Management, Industrial Distribution, Landscape, Operations, Supply Chain, Turfgrass management or similar major.
• Open to regional relocation for career advancement.
• Notable work experiences and ethic with exceptional references.
• Proven team involvement and leadership skills in school and at work
• Personable people who have built strong and lasting relationships with others.
• Solid computer, strategy, communication, organization, and time management skills
• Candidates who have a valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, reliable transportation, are authorized to work for any employer without sponsorship in the US and will pass criminal and driving background check with a pre-employment drug test will be considered.

Heritage Family of Companies is a division of SRS Distribution and believes in hiring military veterans at any level for any position. We know your service trained you in many of the areas we value, such as leadership, teamwork, performance, integrity, and safety. If your experience matches our requirements, we want you to apply today.