Early Career Opportunities at Colony Hardware
Leadership development opportunities for interns, new graduates, and early-career professionals.
At Colony Hardware, we keep the construction industry soaring to new heights with same and next-day delivery of the industry's most trusted names in tools, hardware, and supplies. Most importantly, our work helps keep our customers safe so they can return safetyly to their families each day.
As the construction industry is projected to continue a path of steady groth with huge investements in infastructure and the industry, Colony Hardware will continue to grow too. To support this tremedous growth, we need top talent to lead us into the future. Enter our Distribution Leadership Program (DLP) and Distribution Leadership Internship Program.
Whether you are third-year undergraduate student seeking an internship, a senior in your final semester beginning your career search process, Colony's DLP and internship opportunities will set up up for success as a future leader.
Program Structure
Our program is a dynamically designed 30-week rotational program where you will build a strong foundation in the industry leading to long-term career success. As a future business leader at Colony, you will build relationships, learn the hands-on skills to manage a multi-million-dollar business, and contribute to the growth and development of your team and the broader organization.
Our program is supplemented with leadership development programming, online learning via our ColonyU platform, and personalized one on one mentorship. You'll gain the skills needed to excel from day one after completing the program.
Participants in our Distribution Leadership Program start their program at one of our 60+ branch locations across the US. Here, you'll collaborate with some of the industry's most experienced and successful distribution management teams. We are committed to providing an enriching experience that benefits both you and Colony's goals. You will complete rotations in:
• Warehouse operations
• Logistics and distribution
• Branch management
• Purchasing, procurement, and pricing
• Comprehensive sales rotations in inside sales, at the store counter, and shadowing our outside sales team
Our Ideal Candidates Have:
- A bachelor’s degree in business, management, supply chain, marketing, professional sales, or a related field.
- An open mind and willingness to travel and potentially relocate.
- Strong attention to detail.
- A sense of urgency and commitment to excellent customer service.
- Openness to exploring and working in various areas of the business.
- A problem solving attitude with a focus on achieving goals.
Benefits & Perks
Two Assigned Mentors: Receive personalized guidance and support from experienced mentors throughout your program. One at the peer level from our more senior leadership team.
Cohort Style Experience: Connect and grow with a group of peers, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Dedicated Program Manager: Benefit from continuous support and assistance from a dedicated program manager.
Competitive Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive and industry competitive healthcare benefits, a bonus plan, a company-matched 401K plan, and financial relocation support as well as many more benefits as a full-time employee.
Jack has successfully completed his rotations and is now serving as an Operations Supervisor in Fort Meyers, FL.
Jack Wilton
North Carolina State University
DLP Class of 2023
Jacob is still completing his rotations but hopes to work in sales!
Jacob Schaible
University of Florida
DLP Class of 2024
Macy is in the midst of her rotations and is looking forward to seeing which path she ends up going down!
Macy Lowery
North Carolina State University
DLP Class of 2024
Bobby completed his rotations, started in purchasing, and then moved into a role as an Operations Supervisor in Greenville, SC.
Bobby Ference
University of South Carolina
DLP Class of 2022
Malina has successfully completed her rotations and is now an ERP analyst based in our Nashville, TN branch.
Malina Kilgore
University of Tennessee '23
Malina has successfully completed her rotations and is now an ERP analyst based in our Nashville, TN branch.
Malina Kilgore
University of Tennessee '23
