GM Accelerated Trainee

About the role

The General Manager Accelerated Program (GMAP) is a dynamic, full-time, two-year leadership development initiative designed to cultivate the next generation of General Managers. Through a structured sequence of cross-functional rotations, hands-on training, and executive mentorship, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of business operations and leadership within one of the most resilient industries in the U.S. At Republic Services, we believe leadership is built through experience, mentorship, and purpose. GMAP offers you the opportunity to grow your career in a values-driven organization that prioritizes sustainability, innovation, and community impact. You’ll work alongside senior leaders, receive personalized development, and be empowered to make decisions that shape the future of our business and the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Participate in rotational work assignments across core business functions including Operations, Sales, Marketing, Human Resources, and Finance.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and operational excellence.
• Analyze business performance metrics such as sales, gross profit, and inventory to support data-driven decision-making.
• Contribute to the recruitment, training, and development of team members.
• Engage in formal training sessions, leadership workshops, and project-based learning.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, compliance, and ethical business practices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community, government, and environmental stakeholders.
• Embrace and exemplify the leadership principles of the Republic Way.

Requirements

• MBA degree (completed or expected within 12 months).
• 3–5 years of demonstrated leadership experience.
• Willing to relocate for post-program placement.
• Willingness to work in various business units within the area for rotational assignments.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to prioritize, multitask, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Foundational understanding of business finance, operations, and performance metrics.
• Prior operational experience desired.

Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

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About the company

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste, and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.

In 2025, Republic’s total company revenue was $16.6 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $5.3 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills. Our 42,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it. Our Company Values guide our daily actions:

• Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
• Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.
• Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment.
• Driven: We deliver results in the right way.
• Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.

We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86 and an inclusive, diverse culture where every voice counts. In 2024, our team positively impacted 5.1 million people through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants, focusing on building sustainable neighborhoods.

Strategy

Republic Services’ strategy is designed to generate profitable growth through acquisitions and industry advancements. We safely and sustainably manage our customers’ multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets. Our focus areas include:

• Recycling and Waste: Expanding our footprint through organic growth and targeted acquisitions, cross-selling new products and services, and unlocking opportunities for advanced recycling.
• Environmental Solutions: Expanding capabilities and geographic footprint to help customers safely manage technical waste streams, including PFAS remediation.
• Sustainability Innovation: Advancing circularity and decarbonization through initiatives like the Republic Services Polymer Center (the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility) and Blue Polymers, a joint venture to develop facilities for sustainable packaging. We are also leveraging our landfill network to convert landfill gas into Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), with a goal to beneficially reuse 50% more biogas by 2030 (2017 baseline year).

Recent recognition

• Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies
• CDP Discloser
• Dow Jones Best-In-Class Indices
• Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies
• Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies
• Great Place to Work
• Sustainability Yearbook S&P Global