Leadership Trainee in Smithfield, Rhode Island at Esler Companies

Leadership Trainee

US-RI-Smithfield

Job ID: 2026-4917
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Business & Operations
SNE Office/Warehouse

Overview

The Emerging Leaders Program is a multi-year rotational program designed to develop future business leaders within Esler Companies – Renewal by Andersen.

Participants gain hands-on experience across core functions of the business, building a strong understanding of how teams operate and deliver results.

This is not a passive program. You are expected to contribute in each role, develop working knowledge, and demonstrate readiness to progress through each rotation.

Responsibilities

Rotate through key business functions:

• Operations
• Inside Sales Center
• Marketing (Traditional, Events, Proximity)
• Sales
• Warehouse
• Measures
• Installation
• Service

In each rotation, you will:

• Learn and perform core responsibilities of the role.
• Work alongside teams in both office and field settings.
• Demonstrate baseline proficiency before moving forward.

Build functional knowledge across the business:

• Order workflows, scheduling, and customer coordination.
• Lead generation, appointment setting, and sales process.
• Event and proximity marketing execution.
• Inventory, logistics, and warehouse operations.
• Installation processes and job site coordination.
• Window measurement and project accuracy.
• Post-install service and customer support.

Develop leadership capability:

• Participate in team meetings and observe performance management.
• Support recruiting and interview processes.
• Learn how leaders drive results and build team culture.

Program Outcome:

• Receive ongoing feedback after each rotation.
• Build a strong understanding of how the business operates end-to-end.
• Be considered for placement into a full-time role based on performance, strengths, and business need.

Final role placement is not guaranteed and depends on performance and organizational need.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (completed or expected before start).
• Curiosity and willingness to learn across functions.
• Ability to adapt to new environments and responsibilities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Initiative and comfort with hands-on work.
• Openness to feedback and fast learning.
• Interest in long-term leadership development.

Work Environment

• Mix of office and field work depending on rotation.
• May include evenings or weekends (sales, marketing, events).
• Some physically active work, including standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional travel for cross-region exposure.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Teammate Assistance Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k with 50% match up to 6% of your annual pay
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time
• And more!

Empowered to be Extraordinary. We believe in our people. And that's why we empower you to develop a career path that supports your unique voice and talents.

THE ESLER COMPANIES - RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN STORY
Renewal by Andersen is the full-service window-replacement division of 120+ year-old Andersen Corporation, the owner of the most trusted family of window brands in America. RbA was founded to redefine the industry and offer a different—and better—window-replacement experience. Esler Companies is the holding company for Renewal by Andersen of Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma, North Texas, Central Texas, Greater Philadelphia, Southern New England and Portland, Maine, with sales and marketing engines in Northborough, Massachusetts & Austin, Texas.

We are a proud equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to fair hiring practices and to creating a welcoming environment for all team members. Esler Companies LLC is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and drug-free workplace for all teammates.
Please note that we participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Esler Companies will often use SMS to communicate with candidates. Candidates can choose to opt-out at any time.