Job Information
Dead River Company Manager Trainee - Leadership Development Program in Plymouth, New Hampshire
Description
Launch Your Leadership Career With Us!!
Dead River Company is seeking motivated, career-driven graduates to join our Management Training Program. Ideal candidates are recent graduates/grads in May 2026 of a 2-year technical or trade program or a 4-year college/university program who are ready to apply their education in a hands-on operational leadership environment.
If you are eager to grow, take initiative, and build a long-term management career in a stable and essential industry, this opportunity is designed for you.
What You'll Gain:
Structured leadership development
Direct mentorship from experienced Regional Directors and General Managers
Hands-on exposure to real operational decision-making
Cross-functional business experience
Clear path toward management opportunities
Experience in a stable, essential industry (energy & operations)
What You'll Do:
As a Manager Trainee, you’ll rotate through key departments to build a complete understanding of how our business operates:
Customer Service & Office Operations
Delivery & Logistics
Service & Field Operations
Sales & Customer Growth
Credit & Financial Operations
You’ll also:
Assist senior leaders with budgeting and financial analysis
Review performance metrics and operational reports
Participate in marketing and customer experience initiatives
Learn industry regulations and company policies
Support fleet, facility, and operational improvement projects
Take part in formal company-sponsored leadership training
This is not a shadowing program — you’ll be actively involved in real business operations.
Who We're Looking For:
We’re seeking recent graduates who demonstrate:
Leadership experience (school, athletics, military, work, student organizations)
Strong communication skills
Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
Initiative and self-motivation
Organizational strength and attention to detail
Integrity and follow-through
A genuine desire to lead teams in the future
Education:
Recent graduate of a 2-year technical/trade program or 4-year college/university
Business, Operations, Logistics, Technical, or related majors preferred
Why Dead River Company:
Clear growth path into management
Exposure to senior leadership
Meaningful responsibility early in your career
Team-oriented culture
Stable and growing industry
Opportunity to make an impact in local communities
Competitive salary & Benefits
Build Your Future With Us:
Whether you come from a hands-on trade background and are ready to step into leadership, or you are a business-minded graduate eager to apply strategy and analytics in a real-world operational setting, this program is built for you. We value individuals who understand how work gets done in the field and those who can think critically about improving performance, serving customers, and leading teams.
If you are ready to combine technical knowledge, operational experience, and business insight into a meaningful leadership career, we encourage you to apply and grow with Dead River Company.
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