What To Look For In A First Job Benefits of a Rotational Training Program Presented by: Handleman Company

2 Take the Tour…Backstage with Handleman Who is Handleman?  Largest distributor of music in the world  Customers include Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Kmart, Meijer  Major customer of BMG, Sony, UMVD  Sell 1 out of every 10 pieces of U.S. music  Sales continue to grow and exceed $1.3 Billion  Continue to expand internationally with operations in Mexico, Canada, Brazil, Argentina and the United Kingdom

3 Rotation Program Attributes  Exposure to all areas of the company  Focus on development and training  Multi-tasking and variety of projects  Exposure to various management styles  Learn to adapt to change  More time to figure out what you REALLY want to do!

4 Operations Management Training Program  12 month rotational program  Rotate through the corporate office  Rotate through the Automated Distribution Center  Goal: Develop Future Leaders of our Business

5 Handleman Corporate  Corporate Rotations in: –Field Sales –Operations –Human Resources –Customer Teams –Handleman Online –Marketing –Merchandise Planning –Music Purchasing –Finance

6 Handleman ADC: Indianapolis  ADC Rotations in: –Returns –Receiving –Replenishment –Packaging –Releasing –Shipping –Quality Control

7 Benefits of the OMTP  Exposure to Handleman’s core departments  Networking opportunities  Work with people your own age  Make an immediate impact  Learn the business from the bottom up

8 Added Value to the OMTP  Mentor/Sponsor Program –Career Advice –Support Network  Exposure to Senior Management –Mentor Program –Group Presentations  Advancement Opportunities –Promote from within philosophy

9 Goals of the OMTP  Train the Future Leaders of our Business  Promote Cross Functional Development  Develop Professionalism Skills  Place OMTs at our ADC in Indianapolis

10 IU Alumni at Handleman  Pete Cline –President and Chief Operating Officer OMT Program Graduates  Edward Hyden, BS '01, Marketing/Operations Mgmt. –Operations Manager 2 nd Shift  Philip Skinner, BS '01, Marketing/Operations Mgmt. –Operations Manager 1 st Shift  Kevin Garvey, BS '02, Marketing/Management –Operations Management Trainee

11 Do You Have What It Takes?  Desire to Work In a Fast-Paced Environment  Prior Work Experience  Leadership Qualities  Wide Range of Academic Achievements  Excellent Communication and People Skills  Flexible and Open to Change  Passion for the Music Industry

12 Where Can You Find Us? Information Session Monday, October 14 th 7:00-8:00 SPEA 274 Interview Dates November 5 th & 6 th Kelly School of Business - BPO