Description

Hood Distribution is a division of Hood Industries. Hood Industries, Inc. is a blend of wood manufacturing and distribution concerns that include plywood and lumber manufacturing plants, and sixteen specialty wood product distribution operations, located in fifteen states serving the northeast, southeast and southwest United States.Individuals selected into this training program will begin the education process focusing on the core operational aspects of the business and then proceed on to the sales and marketing aspects as the development process continues. Creating this level of service begins with hiring the right people and properly training and managing them, all the way to effective sales calls and on-time delivery. 

The success of a distribution operation is heavily tied to the sales abilities of the staff and the supplier/customer relationships that are fostered during these transactions.  

This position is geared to teach the distribution business from the ground up with mentoring from various levels of management throughout the organization. This position affords the employee the opportunity to travel to our corporate headquarters on occasion to gain exposure to the various departments and obtain insight from the management staff that leads them. A very interactive and “hands-on” environment is offered in an effort to provide the necessary exposure to become an effective leader in the organization. Trips to key vendor mills and production facilities as well as classes and seminars with related industry associations are utilized in this position to aid in the development process. The values behind this position are structured to prepare and develop your overall management skills. At Hood Distribution, we strive to provide our future leaders with the knowledge, experience, and support to allow them to grow personally as well as professionally and exceed company expectations. 

Requirements/Qualifications 

• Must have a bachelor’s degree - Preferably a degree in business.
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Must have at least 3 years of work experience
• Must be eager to learn a variety of jobs in the industry.
• Must possess strong leadership skills

Hood Distribution requires that applicants provide authorization and consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S. 

Hood offers a competitive salary and benefit package including medical, dental, cancer, life, 401K, LTD, vacation, holidays, EAP and FSA in addition to bonus opportunity. Equal Opportunity Employer