Career Launch Program

The Management Development Program (MDP) is designed to cultivate future leaders within Blanchard Machinery Company through a structured, multi-track, rotational experience. Over 12 months, participants will gain broad exposure across our core business areas while developing leadership, technical, and business acumen. Participants will follow one of three specialized tracks — Sales, Accounting/Finance, or Product Support. 

An excellent opportunity for upcoming or recent college graduates and other early career professionals who are eager to gain hands-on experience and grow their skills in the industry.

Tracks: 

• Sales – Develop expertise in business development, territory management, and customer relationships. Learn to analyze market trends, identify opportunities, and drive revenue growth. 
• Accounting/Finance – Gain knowledge in financial operations, credit, budgeting, and reporting. Support performance optimization through data-driven recommendations. 
• Product Support – Learn the operational foundations of service, parts, warehouse, and field support. Focus on improving efficiency, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence. 

• Contributes to a positive work environment and promotes the vision, mission and values of BMC.  
• Completes all job responsibilities in a safe manner, promotes and champions a safe and healthy work environment.  
• Participate in rotational assignments across key business units (Sales, Parts, Service, Rental, Finance) to gain a holistic understanding of dealership operations. 
• Engage in hands-on learning experiences and complete real-world business-impact projects within your selected track. 
• Receive mentorship and guidance from senior leaders throughout the program. 
• Develop leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills through professional development and on-the-job training. 
• Build relationships across departments and with customers to strengthen collaboration and service excellence. 
• Present findings and project outcomes to department managers and executives. 
• Upon completion, transition into a role within assigned track and continue professional development. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Logistics or related field required. 
• Strong leadership potential demonstrated through internships, coursework, or extracurricular experience. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and organizational skills. 
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn. 
• Ability to travel and/or relocate for rotational assignments. 
• Ability to meet BMC Driver Qualifications Policy requirements. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required. 
• Prior exposure to heavy equipment or related industry preferred. 

Working Conditions  

• The physical environment requires the employee to work primarily inside throughout the day, however this position may also require working in non-climate-controlled environments as well as outdoors. 
• Position requires employees to be physically present at designated worksite locations.  
• Requires standing, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, lifting.  
• Seeing, reading, and writing to complete job responsibilities.  
• Use of computers and other forms of technology to complete job responsibilities.