Career Development Program

Job ID: 494656

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer’s signature brands include Belgard® and Echelon® hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living® and MoistureShield® fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete® and Amerimix® packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal® sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec® pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials.

Job Summary

Oldcastle APG Metro region has a Business Management Development Program to attract, develop, and retain world-class leaders. Rooted primarily in customer service, trainees are exposed to various functions of the business over a two-year period, by being an active member of the team in customer service and sales. The ideal candidate will spend time working with contractors and traveling to other profit centers in the region. This program will set you up for success in a long-term leadership role in Customer Service, Sales, Finance and/or other Administration roles with an industry leader in building supply manufacturing.

Customer Service (70%)

• You’ll gain a great foundation of the team and business in this phase of our program. Time will be spent understanding, performing, and mastering the logistics of getting materials in and out of our business. In addition, you’ll interact with customers and learn our products, spend time out in the field learning how products are applied and made, and visit other locations to see the differences between brands.

Inside Sales (10%)​​​​​​​

• You’ll learn to interact with our existing customers, provide solutions to their problems and develop relationships.

Outside Sales (10%)​​​​​​​

• Here you’ll work to capture new accounts and learn how we grow existing accounts. You’ll become partners with our customers in their business as you develop relationships with them.

Leadership and Operations (10%)

• This part of our program will focus on operations management and leadership training.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Sales, Accounting or equivalent work/military experience
• Entry-level work experience in people or project supervision, sales, operations, and/or customer service is a plus
• An ability and willingness to work in all areas in the region applied
• A strong desire to build a career into a leadership role
• Demonstrated leadership skills in professional, educational, and/or social experiences
• Goal-orientated, competitive spirit, and a take-charge attitude
• The ability to travel throughout the region as needed for development, up to 10%
• The ability to perform a wide range of tasks, with an equal blend of interpersonal and analytical skills

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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