Management Trainee, Pathfinder Global Initiative

Job Description

Management Trainee, Pathfinder Global Initiative | LESSO

The Tone:
This is a Management Trainee position at LESSO, located in San Antonio, TX. LESSO is an established global leader in piping solutions, boasting over 40 years of consistent growth and a diverse business portfolio that includes building materials, home furnishings, and new energy, with sales revenue reaching USD 3.6 billion in 2025. This role is a cornerstone of the Pathfinder Global Initiative, LESSO’s flagship program dedicated to cultivating future international leaders. The initiative is critical to the company’s vision of becoming a truly Global LESSO, rapidly expanding its presence from 20 cities in 10 countries to over 150 cities in 60 countries since early 2024. This specific role focuses on expanding the company’s footprint within the United States, building on the foundation of LESSO America Inc’s existing network of six warehouses nationwide.

The TL;DR
• Role: Management Trainee
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person San Antonio, TX
• Team: This role involves intensive training with the Pathfinder Global Initiative, followed by leading and managing a local sales team of up to 10 individuals in San Antonio, TX.
• Mission: To successfully complete international training and then establish, grow, and manage LESSO’s sales operations in the San Antonio, TX metropolitan area.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Participate in the Pathfinder Global Initiative: Complete a rigorous six-week training program at LESSO’s global headquarters in Shunde, China, including exposure to factories and sales offices across the country.
• Master product knowledge: Quickly acquire and demonstrate comprehensive expertise in LESSO’s extensive range of piping solutions and other relevant products.
• Drive local business development: Strategically utilize the LESSO Group’s global resources to successfully establish and expand new business opportunities within the San Antonio, TX market.
• Oversee operational leadership: Take charge of all LESSO operations in San Antonio, TX, ensuring efficient and effective execution of sales and business objectives.
• Build and manage a sales team: Recruit, train, and manage a local sales and marketing team of up to 10 professionals, fostering their growth and performance.

The Must-Haves
• Background: An enterprising young talent with a university degree and strong familiarity with the San Antonio, TX metropolitan area.
• Experience: Demonstrated potential for leadership and business development, specifically in establishing and growing market presence.
• Skills: Legal authorization to work in the United States, professional proficiency in Chinese, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and a profound eagerness to learn and adapt.
• Bonus: A degree obtained from a university located within the San Antonio, TX area is highly preferred.