What To Look For In A First Job Benefits of a Rotational Training Program Presented by: Handleman Company.

What To Look For In A First What To Look For In A First JobJob

Benefits of a Rotational Training Benefits of a Rotational Training ProgramProgram

Presented by:Presented by:

Handleman CompanyHandleman Company

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Take the Tour…Take the Tour…Backstage with HandlemanBackstage with Handleman

Who is Handleman?Who is Handleman?

Largest distributor of music in the world Customers include Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Kmart,

Meijer Major customer of BMG, Sony, UMVD Sell 1 out of every 10 pieces of U.S. music Sales continue to grow and exceed $1.3 Billion Continue to expand internationally with

operations in Mexico, Canada, Brazil, Argentina and the United Kingdom

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Rotation Program AttributesRotation Program Attributes

Exposure to all areas of the company Focus on development and training Multi-tasking and variety of projects Exposure to various management styles Learn to adapt to change More time to figure out what you REALLY want

to do!

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Operations Management Training Operations Management Training Program Program

12 month rotational program Rotate through the corporate office Rotate through the Automated Distribution

Center Goal: Develop Future Leaders of our Business

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Handleman CorporateHandleman Corporate

Corporate Rotations in:– Field Sales– Operations– Human Resources– Customer Teams– Handleman Online– Marketing– Merchandise Planning– Music Purchasing– Finance

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Handleman ADC: IndianapolisHandleman ADC: Indianapolis

ADC Rotations in:– Returns– Receiving– Replenishment– Packaging– Releasing– Shipping– Quality Control

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Benefits of the OMTPBenefits of the OMTP

Exposure to Handleman’s core departments

Networking opportunities

Work with people your own age

Make an immediate impact

Learn the business from the bottom up

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Added Value to the OMTPAdded Value to the OMTP

Mentor/Sponsor Program – Career Advice– Support Network

Exposure to Senior Management– Mentor Program– Group Presentations

Advancement Opportunities– Promote from within philosophy

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Goals of the OMTPGoals of the OMTP

Train the Future Leaders of our Business

Promote Cross Functional Development

Develop Professionalism Skills

Place OMTs at our ADC in Indianapolis

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IU Alumni at HandlemanIU Alumni at Handleman

Pete Cline

– President and Chief Operating Officer

OMT Program Graduates Edward Hyden, BS '01, Marketing/Operations

Mgmt.– Operations Manager 2nd Shift

Philip Skinner, BS '01, Marketing/Operations Mgmt.– Operations Manager 1st Shift

Kevin Garvey, BS '02, Marketing/Management– Operations Management Trainee

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Do You Have What It Takes?Do You Have What It Takes?

Desire to Work In a Fast-Paced Environment

Prior Work Experience

Leadership Qualities

Wide Range of Academic Achievements

Excellent Communication and People Skills

Flexible and Open to Change

Passion for the Music Industry

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Where Can You Find Us?Where Can You Find Us?

Information Session

Monday, October 14th 7:00-8:00SPEA 274

Interview Dates

November 5th & 6th

Kelly School of Business - BPO