Management Development Associate - General Management

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Job Description:

LATICRETE International is looking for driven and passionate professionals to join our Management Development Program (MDP) — an accelerated, hands-on development experience designed to prepare future leaders for impactful careers within a global manufacturing organization.

What You’ll Gain

• Deep business understanding: Gain comprehensive exposure to the manufacturing business, developing an understanding of operations, commercial strategy, finance, customer relationships, and organizational culture across the enterprise.
• Hands-on learning experience: Lead and contribute to high-impact projects that address real business challenges, drive operational excellence, and support organizational growth.
• Cross-functional business rotations: Tackle real-world business challenges across multiple departments to better understand how we operate through rotational assignments across key functions.
• Leadership readiness: Develop the skills, business acumen, and leadership capabilities needed to build a successful long-term career and prepare for future management and business opportunities at LATICRETE.

About LATICRETE

For 70 years, LATICRETE has been family-owned and globally recognized as a leader in construction chemicals — now operating in 100 countries with more than 2,000 employees. We combine the agility of a family business with the impact of a global organization, valuing innovation, collaboration, diversity, and community.

Program Overview:

The 12–18 month rotational program is designed to develop future business leaders through a combination of business immersion, cross-functional experiences, strategic project work, and operational exposure across the organization.

Participants will complete structured rotations throughout key business functions, including Technical Service, R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales, and other strategic areas as assigned, to develop a comprehensive understanding of how the organization operates and creates value for customers. Throughout the program, participants will gain exposure to all levels of the organization and interact directly with senior leadership.

Each rotation includes defined objectives and meaningful project work designed to build the business acumen, leadership capabilities, and operational knowledge needed to understand and drive success across a complex global organization.

Upon successful completion of the program, the associate will be eligible for opportunities within International Division based on performance, interests, skills, and most importantly, organizational needs.

Who We’re Looking For: 

• Master’s Degree (MBA, MIB, MA, or MS) in Business Administration, International Business, Management, Finance, Operations, and/or related field.  
• 3+ years’ professional experience.
• Must be willing and able to live in Connecticut
• Fluent in Spanish or Chinese required.
• Strong interest in leadership, business operations, strategy, and organizational growth.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and a desire to be a leader within a dynamic and growing organization
• Must be a self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset who can work independently or collaboratively.
• Must be comfortable spending time on the manufacturing floor to learn business operations.
• Willingness to travel during business rotations as needed.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• 13 paid holidays + vacation and sick time
• Flexible spending and supplemental insurance options

Join a company where your growth drives ours. Through the Management Development Program, you'll gain the experience, exposure, and leadership foundation needed to build a successful career and become a future leader within LATICRETE.

The hiring range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000 annually.  Actual compensation is based on experience, skills, geographic location and other job-related factors permitted by law.