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Description

CRST’s Leadership Development Rotational Programs are a unique opportunity for high-potential, early-career professionals to develop essential leadership skills while learning end-to-end operations throughout our business. The programs offer opportunities to explore roles and experience that give you direct exposure to and interaction with senior leaders across the business. They are designed for those that are ready to fast-track their career development. The programs also provide support for career growth and exploration through development opportunities, mentoring, networking, and a strong program community.

CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc.

As a member of Team CRST, you’ll be part of one of the nation’s largest privately held transportation and logistics companies – this year celebrating its 70th anniversary. We offer services including truckload capacity, flatbed, transportation management, dedicated services, white-glove handling, team expedited and final mile delivery.

We drive over 158 million miles annually, thanks to the hard work of 4,000 drivers, a network of contractors and agents and support from 1,800 team members. Every mile reflects our tenacious commitment to over-deliver, exceed customer expectations and uphold the highest standards of safety and service.

The Role

The **Accounting/Finance – LEAD** position is a 3-year program where participants receive an immersive, in-depth experience in CRST’s core finance disciplines of Financial Planning and Analysis, Tax, Accounting and Risk Management. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to gain direct experience in Operations, to prepare and develop well-rounded future business leaders. Participants will complete 3 rotations with each position offering a special development focus to build skill and knowledge. Throughout the program participants will engage in regular development events.

The **Operations – LEAD** position within Dedicated or Capacity Solutions is a 2–3-year program (dependent on how quickly your progress) offers hands-on experiences to prepare experts in operational leadership. You’ll gain experience in customer service, planning, fleet management, account management and pricing/design. Here’s the best part: no transportation-specific experience is necessary! Our experienced mentors will be your guide to learn the business and managing a P&L that is sized to give you exposure to our industry, processes, customers and tools. It’s designed to continually grow the scope of work through increased responsibilities, including managing larger accounts, working with a varied customer base, and growing your experience in leading teams. You can expect to evaluate KPI’s, build a high-performing team of drivers, and promote profitable growth. In this position, you will be able to advance quickly while receiving professional development and training. CRST has more than 100 locations across the country, providing learning and job opportunities in a variety of locations. To be considered for the Dedicated rotations, please note that relocation is a requirement.

The **Enterprise – LEAD** position is a 2-year program that is designed to offer a well-rounded view of CRST and an immersive, in-depth experience in CRST’s core disciplines with touchpoints in Operations, Driver Recruiting, Safety, Finance and Equipment Solutions. Participants will complete 3 rotations, with each position offering a special development focus, building skill and knowledge in both transportation and in knowledge of CRST. Throughout the program, participants will engage in regular development events.

Here is what you can expect across the different tracks:

+ **Analytical Evaluation:** Apply analytical skills to evaluate business results

+ **Process Improvement:** Continuously improve business processes to promote profitable growth

+ **Skill Development:** Develop skills through diverse projects and assignments to identify functional strengths

+ **Industry & Leadership Growth:** Build industry competence while refining leadership skills

+ **Mentorship Engagement:** Develop lasting relationships with CRST mentors and leaders

+ **Program Participation:** Engage in a program that invests in your future

+ **Career Advancement:** Be considered for new assignments and opportunities geared toward agile high-achieving early-career employees

+ **Driver Management:** Oversee driver retention and morale while ensuring high service levels, safety and efficient equipment utilization

+ **Customer Service:** Perform all aspects of customer service including load booking and service failure resolution

+ **Financial Oversight:** Maintain direct profitability responsibility and ensure budget and cost management

+ **Cross-Functional Liaison:** Act as a liaison between customers, drivers and internal departments

+ **Customer Relationship Management:** Own the direct customer relationship ensuring on-time service and onboarding of new accounts

+ **Performance Tracking:** Create and manage customized KPIs to help ensure goal attainment

+ **Pricing Strategy:** Create pricing solutions, prepare contracts and perform rate analyses for business opportunities

+ **Financial Analysis:** Analyze specific income statements and balance sheet line items and support annual planning and forecasting

+ **Revenue Growth:** Develop solutions that drive customer retention and organic revenue growth

+ **Accountability & Reliability:** Maintain regular and reliable attendance while performing other duties as assigned to support team and business needs

Upon completion of the program, you’ll be prepared to step into an operations leadership position for a team, overseeing revenue and or costs and or be prepared to lead impactful projects and or people. You will work closely with your mentor to ensure post-program placement aligns both your interests and business needs.

Program Requirements:

+ We are looking for recent graduates with bachelor’s or master’s degrees in business management, business analysts, supply chain management, procurement, logistics, operations management, finance, accounting, and other related fields

+ Minimum GPA: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale

+ Individuals who demonstrate tenacity, perseverance and are eager to take on complex challenges while accelerating their careers

+ Natural leaders who build relationships with trust and transparency

+ With each milestone achieved, program participants will have opportunities to progress. This may require participants to relocate. Relocation opportunities come with growth and a bigger scope of responsibilities

+ For these positions, CRST does not currently, nor in the future, provide sponsorship for employment visa status

These elite multi-year programs are for future leaders looking to make a tangible impact, build relationships, and get exposure to CRST’s culture while building on the necessary skill to continue within CRST. If you have an entrepreneurial mindset, enjoy relationship building, embrace change, seek challenges, and think innovatively, we want you to apply today!

**Work Location:**  The work location for each position will be decided during the hiring process, based on business needs and job requirements.

**The CRST Core Values:** Safety at the Core of All We Do – Integrity in Every Decision and Action – Commitment to the Success of Employees, Customers, Agents, Contractors, and Communities.

**EEO Statement:** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.