Leadership Development Program

Leadership Development Program

Mainfreight is looking for enthusiastic, proactive and motivated Future Leaders of the business world to join our ever growing team across the USA as part of our Future Leaders Program.

We’re in the business of global logistics, but that doesn’t mean you need to have studied this or have experience in the industry. If you have a positive attitude and you’re willing to learn, then one of our entry level positions could be perfect for you! We’ll teach you everything you need to know about global logistics, while developing your leadership skills in the business world.

Mainfreight provides logistics solutions to a wide range of customers. We import, export, warehouse and transport wholesale goods around the country and world! This is a dynamic and fast paced industry where every day presents new challenges.

We started in little old New Zealand with a few thousand dollars and one truck back in the 70’s… now we’re a global business with offices all over the world and generating over $3.5billion in revenue annually. We need future leaders with the same drive and determination that our founders built this company on.

Our company culture is to promote from within so we look for people who want to lead and manage others in the future, but also understand that you need to start at a grass roots level and work in key operations and customer services first. No part of the operations will be above or below you, it’s all about understanding the big picture.

At Mainfreight, we value individuality, personality and guts. While your degree or qualifications are important, we’re just as interested in your sports and interests, your part time jobs and what makes you, you. We believe these are the qualities that will help you one day, lead a team, a branch or a country. If you're a college graduate who's hungry to learn, grow, be challenged and travel, you've come to the right place.

As a Future Leader within our business, support is given through a development program of leadership training, mentoring, projects, and peer networking to develop your personal leadership skills and business knowledge.

What will your role be?

When we look for our next generation of future leaders, we’re looking for people who fit the Mainfreight culture, not a particular job. Your entry level role will be in one of the following areas and you should be open to any of these opportunities;

• Export / Import operations
• Warehouse operations
• Domestic transport operations

It is expected that as you strive to progress into a leadership role you will work to understand and optimize processes in;

• Customer service
• Operations
• Sales

From here, you have the ability to progress into roles with more responsibility based on your drive and ability.

The Candidate

· You are recently graduated with a bachelors degree – any major

· You have no more than two years professional work experience (not including internships and work during study)

· You have a positive and enthusiastic attitude

· You are a leader and seek future leadership roles

· You are results driven and strive to achieve excellence

· You are confident and self-aware, with a high level of reflection

· You take responsibility and have a solution focused, pro-active approach

· You combine a sharp customer focus with the necessary analytical skills and required conviction

· You are looking for a long term relationship in a company where you can develop and grow your career

· Finally, you are willing to live and work in various locations in the USA

Why Mainfreight?

· A 'family' culture in a stimulating, pragmatic and commercial environment

· A development program with a high degree of autonomy and plenty of room for personal initiatives

· A dynamic and exciting international market and organization which provides the ambitious professional with many opportunities

Apply now!