What To Look For In A First Job Benefits of a Rotational Training Program Presented by: Handleman Company
Love Music?…So Do We! Who is Handleman? Largest buyer of music in the world Our customers include Kmart, Wal-Mart and Meijer Sony & BMG’s largest customer Sells 1 out of every 10 pieces of U.S. music albums sold Sales continue to grow and exceed $1 Billion Continue to expand internationally with operations in Mexico, Brazil, Canada and the United Kingdom
Operations Management Training Program 12 month rotational program split between Corporate Office and Automated Distribution Center Rotate through: –Field Sales- Merchandise Planning –Operations- Music Purchasing –Human Resources- Finance –Customer Teams- Handleman Online Upon successful completion of program, placement at the Automated Distribution Center
Benefits of the OMTP Exposure to wide range of areas Network throughout the company Work with people your own age Make an immediate impact Learn every aspect of the company “Bringing it all together!”
Added Value to the OMTP Mentor/Sponsor Program –Career Advice –Support Network Exposure to Senior Management –Group Presentations –Serve as Mentors Advancement Opportunities –Future Leaders of the Business
Goals of the OMTP Train the Future Leaders of our Business Cross Functional Development Develop Professionalism Skills Placement at our Automated Distribution Center in Indianapolis
IU Alumni at Handleman Pete Cline –President and Chief Operating Officer Edward Hyden, BBA ‘01, Marketing/Operations Management –Operations Management Trainee Philip Skinner, BBA ‘01, Marketing/Operations Management –Operations Management Trainee
Do You Have What It Takes? Passion for the Music Industry Strong People Orientation Desire to Work In a Fast-Paced Environment Prior Work Experience Leadership Qualities Wide Range of Academic Achievements Excellent Communication Skills Flexible and Open to Change
Where Can You Find Us? Information Session –Tuesday, September 18 7:00-8:00 –Room BU200 Interview Dates –November 6 & 7