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INTRODUCTION
Hajoca Corporation is one of the country’s largest privately-held wholesale distributors of plumbing, heating & cooling, and industrial supplies. Founded in 1858, Hajoca is a company based on the principles of “Service, Integrity, Reliability,” and on relationships of trust and support with teammates, customers, and suppliers. Throughout its history, Hajoca has played an active role in shaping advances in plumbing. However, we attribute our success to two simple truths; a unique business philosophy and talented people. Hajoca is all about the people, who give us our advantage, and who will guide us successfully into the future.
Although Hajoca is a large company, we work in a decentralized environment where each of our locations, called Profit Centers (PCs), is run by the Profit Center Manager as if it were their own small business. A typical Profit Center is the heart of our business and consists of a warehouse, counter, sales office, and (sometimes) a showroom. Our PCs conduct business under unique trade names and offer a customized business approach, honoring what’s special about each local marketplace.
Hajoca Richmond is looking for a Sales & Operations Trainee at their Richmond, VA location.
Are you looking to pursue a long-term career in sales or business operations? Do you have a strong work ethic and an eagerness to learn? Do you enjoy interacting with people and building relationships? If so, then we’d like you to join our team as a Sales & Operations Trainee.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
The Sales & Operations Development program is a multi-year rotational program aimed at investing in each trainee’s future by providing exposure to all aspects of our business. During the program, we work in a structured, thorough manner to develop an aligned understanding of your skill set and long-term career goals.
- Live into your dreams. We’ll pair your passion, skill set, and career goals with our business needs. When the program is complete, you’ll have the opportunity to pursue a long-term career in sales (counter, inside, or outside) or operations (logistics, office administration, purchasing, or technology) establishing a career path that suits your individual goals and the needs of the business.
- Learn the business. Your learning path will include on-the-job experience supplemented with coaching from experienced managers, book and computer courses, and visits with customers and vendors. You’ll learn about all aspects of our business (including warehouse procedures, operations, and sales) with guidance along the way from mentors and managers. At the 1 year mark, we’ll work together to determine whether you’ll continue on the sales or operations track.
HERE'S A LOOK AT WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH IN EACH PHASE:
Phase 1: (6+ months)
- Learn about and perform work related to our warehouse operations such as receiving and shipping material, processing returned goods, making deliveries, and learning about proper truck maintenance.
- Participate in vendor product knowledge sessions.
- Complete related online courses that facilitate and supplement your learning.
Phase 2: (6+ months)
- Learn about and gain experience working in counter sales including assisting customers and other teammates, processing sales orders, providing reliable product information, and maintaining the display area.
- Participate in vendor product knowledge sessions.
- Gain experience working with residential, commercial, and repair and remodel contractors.
Phase 3: (6+ months)
- Learn about and gain experience working in either Inside Sales or Operations.
- If you proceed with the Inside Sales Track, you will:
- Complete tasks related to pricing and margin management, bids, quotes and submittals, product procurement, and job scheduling.
- Develop relationships with vendors.
- Participate in joint sales calls with outside salespersons.
- If you proceed with the Operations Track, you will:
- Complete tasks related to pricing and margin management, office administration, purchasing, and technology.
- Develop relationships with vendors.
Phase 4:
- Work with your manager to complete a business project.
- Participate in an in-depth career discussion with your assigned Profit Center Manager and discuss which aspect of business you’re interested in pursuing.
ABOUT YOU:
- College degree or equivalent experience
- Experience in customer service, sales, management, or leadership roles
- Able to drive for company business. As a company business driver, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Possess a proper and valid driver’s license.
- Have a driving record that meets the criteria for being an Authorized Driver in accordance with company policy.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL ALSO:
- Have experience in plumbing, industrial, or HVAC trades.
- Be able to build influential relationships and trust with customers and key vendor partners through open and interactive communication.
- Be able to build positive working relationships and inspire teamwork with co-workers.
- Possess excellent communication and listening skills, with the ability to persuade.
- Have a strong work ethic, drive to succeed, and confidence. Be willing to take initiative.
- Be able to quickly adapt and react to changes within the work environment.
- Possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Effectively prioritize work projects and multi-task.
- Be able to learn and operate applicable software systems and technology used in day-to-day business operations.
- Demonstrate an awareness of personal strengths and areas of improvement and act independently to improve and increase skills and knowledge.
- Be able to learn how to safely operate warehouse material-handling equipment.
- Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. The ability to speak Spanish is a plus.
- Be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Be able to quickly gain knowledge of products sold in the Profit Center.
- Effectively use Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel) to communicate via email, to maintain weekly sales plans, call reports, customer contact files, and to analyze customer data.
THE BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US:
Our culture is well-suited for exceptional people who use their talents to drive business and want to share in the financial success their efforts yield. In addition to a competitive starting wage, we offer a Profit-Sharing Program that provides each team member with an opportunity to earn a direct share of the profits on an annual basis. In addition to our generous compensation package, Hajoca also offers:
Full-time benefits (for team members working 30 or more hours per week):
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and critical care coverage
- Life insurance and Long Term Disability
- Pre-tax accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter benefits
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time (sick time also offered to PT team members as required by state law)
- Paid pregnancy and parental leave
- Paid day of community service
Full-time and part-time benefits:
- 401(k)
- Retirement cash account with company contributions
- Targeted training programs focused on your personal and professional growth
- Company wellness program
- Employee discounts
- College tuition benefits
- Please note that benefit offerings may differ for teammates covered under a collective bargaining agreement or employed through an intern program.
Hajoca Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category pursuant to federal, state or local laws and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any such categories/status. Hajoca is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including, but not limited to, during the application process. Please let us know if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability.
We are a drug free workplace. Employment is contingent upon pre-employment drug screening, and successful completion of a criminal background investigation subject to any federal, state and local laws.
INTRODUCTION
Hajoca Corporation is one of the country’s largest privately-held wholesale distributors of plumbing, heating & cooling, and industrial supplies. Founded in 1858, Hajoca is a company based on the principles of “Service, Integrity, Reliability,” and on relationships of trust and support with teammates, customers, and suppliers. Throughout its history, Hajoca has played an active role in shaping advances in plumbing. However, we attribute our success to two simple truths; a unique business philosophy and talented people. Hajoca is all about the people, who give us our advantage, and who will guide us successfully into the future.
Although Hajoca is a large company, we work in a decentralized environment where each of our locations, called Profit Centers (PCs), is run by the Profit Center Manager as if it were their own small business. A typical Profit Center is the heart of our business and consists of a warehouse, counter, sales office, and (sometimes) a showroom. Our PCs conduct business under unique trade names and offer a customized business approach, honoring what’s special about each local marketplace.
Hajoca Richmond is looking for a Sales & Operations Trainee at their Richmond, VA location.
Are you looking to pursue a long-term career in sales or business operations? Do you have a strong work ethic and an eagerness to learn? Do you enjoy interacting with people and building relationships? If so, then we’d like you to join our team as a Sales & Operations Trainee.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
The Sales & Operations Development program is a multi-year rotational program aimed at investing in each trainee’s future by providing exposure to all aspects of our business. During the program, we work in a structured, thorough manner to develop an aligned understanding of your skill set and long-term career goals.
- Live into your dreams. We’ll pair your passion, skill set, and career goals with our business needs. When the program is complete, you’ll have the opportunity to pursue a long-term career in sales (counter, inside, or outside) or operations (logistics, office administration, purchasing, or technology) establishing a career path that suits your individual goals and the needs of the business.
- Learn the business. Your learning path will include on-the-job experience supplemented with coaching from experienced managers, book and computer courses, and visits with customers and vendors. You’ll learn about all aspects of our business (including warehouse procedures, operations, and sales) with guidance along the way from mentors and managers. At the 1 year mark, we’ll work together to determine whether you’ll continue on the sales or operations track.
HERE'S A LOOK AT WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH IN EACH PHASE:
Phase 1: (6+ months)
- Learn about and perform work related to our warehouse operations such as receiving and shipping material, processing returned goods, making deliveries, and learning about proper truck maintenance.
- Participate in vendor product knowledge sessions.
- Complete related online courses that facilitate and supplement your learning.
Phase 2: (6+ months)
- Learn about and gain experience working in counter sales including assisting customers and other teammates, processing sales orders, providing reliable product information, and maintaining the display area.
- Participate in vendor product knowledge sessions.
- Gain experience working with residential, commercial, and repair and remodel contractors.
Phase 3: (6+ months)
- Learn about and gain experience working in either Inside Sales or Operations.
- If you proceed with the Inside Sales Track, you will:
- Complete tasks related to pricing and margin management, bids, quotes and submittals, product procurement, and job scheduling.
- Develop relationships with vendors.
- Participate in joint sales calls with outside salespersons.
- If you proceed with the Operations Track, you will:
- Complete tasks related to pricing and margin management, office administration, purchasing, and technology.
- Develop relationships with vendors.
Phase 4:
- Work with your manager to complete a business project.
- Participate in an in-depth career discussion with your assigned Profit Center Manager and discuss which aspect of business you’re interested in pursuing.
ABOUT YOU:
- College degree or equivalent experience
- Experience in customer service, sales, management, or leadership roles
- Able to drive for company business. As a company business driver, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Possess a proper and valid driver’s license.
- Have a driving record that meets the criteria for being an Authorized Driver in accordance with company policy.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL ALSO:
- Have experience in plumbing, industrial, or HVAC trades.
- Be able to build influential relationships and trust with customers and key vendor partners through open and interactive communication.
- Be able to build positive working relationships and inspire teamwork with co-workers.
- Possess excellent communication and listening skills, with the ability to persuade.
- Have a strong work ethic, drive to succeed, and confidence. Be willing to take initiative.
- Be able to quickly adapt and react to changes within the work environment.
- Possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Effectively prioritize work projects and multi-task.
- Be able to learn and operate applicable software systems and technology used in day-to-day business operations.
- Demonstrate an awareness of personal strengths and areas of improvement and act independently to improve and increase skills and knowledge.
- Be able to learn how to safely operate warehouse material-handling equipment.
- Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. The ability to speak Spanish is a plus.
- Be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Be able to quickly gain knowledge of products sold in the Profit Center.
- Effectively use Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel) to communicate via email, to maintain weekly sales plans, call reports, customer contact files, and to analyze customer data.
THE BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US:
Our culture is well-suited for exceptional people who use their talents to drive business and want to share in the financial success their efforts yield. In addition to a competitive starting wage, we offer a Profit-Sharing Program that provides each team member with an opportunity to earn a direct share of the profits on an annual basis. In addition to our generous compensation package, Hajoca also offers:
Full-time benefits (for team members working 30 or more hours per week):
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and critical care coverage
- Life insurance and Long Term Disability
- Pre-tax accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter benefits
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time (sick time also offered to PT team members as required by state law)
- Paid pregnancy and parental leave
- Paid day of community service
Full-time and part-time benefits:
- 401(k)
- Retirement cash account with company contributions
- Targeted training programs focused on your personal and professional growth
- Company wellness program
- Employee discounts
- College tuition benefits
- Please note that benefit offerings may differ for teammates covered under a collective bargaining agreement or employed through an intern program.
Hajoca Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category pursuant to federal, state or local laws and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any such categories/status. Hajoca is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including, but not limited to, during the application process. Please let us know if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability.
We are a drug free workplace. Employment is contingent upon pre-employment drug screening, and successful completion of a criminal background investigation subject to any federal, state and local laws.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in trainee jobs.
- High school diploma or equivalent, with some roles requiring an associate or bachelor's degree
- Strong written and verbal communication skills used in daily team or client interactions
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace tools
- Ability to follow structured training schedules, checklists, and standard operating procedures
- Relevant internship, part-time, or volunteer experience in the target industry
- Valid driver's license or reliable transportation, particularly for field-based trainee roles
Tips for Your Trainee Job Search
Tailor your resume to the program
Trainee roles often feed into structured rotational programs, so your resume should highlight adaptability and learning milestones, not just job duties. List any internships, apprenticeships, or coursework that shows you've completed a defined training cycle before.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists trainee openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by program type, not just title
Job postings use 'trainee,' 'associate,' 'apprentice,' and 'development program' interchangeably. Search all four terms so you don't miss openings that match your target industry but use a different label in the title.
Prepare to discuss your learning style
Trainee interviewers consistently ask how you absorb new processes under time pressure. Come ready with a specific example of a skill you picked up quickly on the job or in school, and describe exactly how you practiced it until it stuck.
Ask about the graduation criteria
Before accepting any trainee offer, ask what milestones or evaluations determine when you complete the program and move into the full role. Programs without clear criteria can leave you in trainee status longer than expected with no path forward.
Follow up with the hiring contact directly
Trainee cohorts often close on a rolling basis once a target headcount is reached. A brief, specific follow-up email referencing the program name and your interview date signals genuine interest and can move your application ahead of others still pending review.
Trainee Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most trainees?
The companies hiring the most trainees right now include Crunch Fitness, Safelite, and Life Time, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Industries with the most active programs include healthcare systems, regional banks, and multi-location retail and construction firms.
How many trainee jobs are remote?
About 3% of trainee openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though the share varies considerably by sector. Sales trainee and financial services trainee roles carry the highest remote availability, while clinical, skilled trades, and field operations trainee positions are almost always on-site by nature of the hands-on training required.
How do you become a trainee?
Start by identifying industries that run formal trainee programs, such as banking, healthcare, construction, or manufacturing. Research which employers in that industry post entry-level trainee or development associate roles, then tailor your application to emphasize any relevant coursework, internships, or certifications. Once hired, complete each program milestone on schedule and communicate proactively with your supervisor about your progress.
Can you get hired as a trainee with little or no experience?
Yes, many trainee programs are explicitly designed to hire candidates with no prior professional experience in the field. Employers in these programs expect to teach the technical skills from scratch, so your application should focus on demonstrating reliability, a clear reason for choosing that industry, and any coursework or extracurricular activity that shows initiative related to the role.
What does the trainee interview process look like?
Most trainee hiring processes include an initial phone screen focused on availability and general fit, followed by one or two in-person or video interviews. Expect behavioral questions about how you handle feedback, learn new tasks, and manage competing priorities. Some programs add a short skills assessment or a job-shadow component before extending an offer, particularly in clinical or technical trainee tracks.
Where can I find and apply to trainee jobs?
You can find and apply to trainee jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your target industry and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits. No separate sign-up step is needed before you apply.
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