Leadership Development Program - MBA Associate
About the role
Force Factor is on a mission to disrupt the global health and wellness industry by creating innovative health products that help consumers Unleash their Potential. Its vitamins, supplements, and better‑for‑you foods are scientifically formulated to help create healthier and happier lives for people of all kinds. Award‑winning products are sold in thousands of retail and eCommerce stores nationwide, including Walmart, Amazon, Walgreens, Target, CVS, The Vitamin Shoppe, Sam’s Club and iHerb. More than 35,000 people buy Force Factor products daily, and that number is growing each month. Culturally, Force Factor operates as an intense, meritocratic, high‑growth startup that has survived and thrived through its first decade and is now scaling for the next decade’s challenges. The team, based in Boston’s Seaport District, is filled with passionate, dedicated people who operate with an ownership mindset (the company is entirely privately held and plans to stay that way). Force Factor’s private ownership structure is designed for the long term to enable key team members to learn, work with other A players, and generate significant wealth. The company’s people and culture earned it a place on Bain’s Insurgent Brands list of high‑achieving CPG brands outperforming market growth.
Force Factor has developed a comprehensive 12‑month Leadership Development Program for MBA graduates with 4‑7 years of professional experience. The program’s purpose is to improve global health by creating amazing products consumers love at affordable prices. Led by a Team of Owners who take results personally, the culture balances rational urgency with long‑term thinking. Participants receive comprehensive training, mentorship, and immersive learning experiences to emerge as strong leaders.
Responsibilities
During onboarding, you will be immersed in Force Factor’s meritocratic culture, paired with a mentor who exemplifies the company’s values, and guided to harness your talents and unleash your potential. The onboarding process emphasizes recognizing and rewarding talent, hard work, and dedication.
Following onboarding, you will undertake four rotations over twelve months: three distinct core business rotations plus a final rotation focused on Leadership and Strategy. Rotation assignments are tailored to your educational background and prior experience. The final rotation includes mentoring under the CEO, effectively assuming the role of a temporary Chief of Staff.
Possible rotation areas include:
- People: Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and related functions
- Finance: Financial Planning & Analysis, Forecasting, AP/AR, Month End Close, and related areas
- Marketing: Brand Marketing, Consumer Awareness, Creative, Digital Marketing, Social Media, and more
- Supply Chain & Operations: Supply Planning, Sourcing, and related functions
- Science & Innovation: Product Development, Formulations, and innovation‑focused roles
- Sales & Business Development: Specialty, eCommerce, National Food, Drug, Mass Class, and various sales‑related areas
Upon successful completion of the twelve‑month program, you will transition into a Manager role within the organization, positioning you to have an immediate impact on the business and setting the stage for continued growth and advancement.
Requirements
- Great academic track record – you should be completing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at an accredited university, graduating in 2027, with a performance record demonstrating high achievement
- 4 to 7 years of related work experience – ideally from consulting, manufacturing, or consumer packaged goods (CPG)
- Performance‑focused, results‑oriented approach with a strong work ethic and drive to achieve results
- Open to relocation or living in the Greater Boston or Bentonville, AR area; this is an office‑first position
- Ownership mentality, self‑motivation, ambition, and entrepreneurial spirit
- Interpersonal, communication, and motivational skills
- Extracurricular, volunteer, athletics, or professional leadership experience
- Able to communicate effectively (both written and verbal) to conceptualize and present new approaches and solutions
- Solid analytical capabilities and a structured approach to problem‑solving
- Detail‑oriented, driven, organized high performer with an insatiable desire to win