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Job Summary



The Commercial Leadership Development Program (CLDP) at Nordson creates a pipeline of future leaders, who possess the skills necessary to succeed in customer related roles. From the moment you start with Nordson, you will go through a variety of development experiences spanning over 18 months. In this program you will start as a cohort with a robust onboarding experience and then be placed into two - nine-month rotations. You will then be ready to be placed into a commercial role of interest after successful completion of the program. In the CLDP, you will be supported by a mentor, business leaders and other Nordson professionals to help you accelerate your development. The CLDP begins in August, 2025.



Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities



1. Take on two-nine-month meaningful assignments in commercial roles, which cover different departments/products/locations/customers in the United States. Potential assignments include Portfolio Management, Marketing, Product Management, Customer Service, and Sales.


2. Rotations will be assigned considering the CLDP's preference and business needs. Each rotation will enhance product knowledge, market strategies, an understanding of our business and customer strategies.


4. Participate in the CLDP onboarding and development curriculum as well as other networking opportunities with the LDP cohort.


5. Under direction and guidance of leadership and mentors, selected candidates will learn about Nordson's business segments, business model and enterprise strategy.


6. Complete necessary mentorship assignments, performance management milestones and other LDP projects as assigned.



Education and Experience Requirements



1. Recent (Dec 2024/Spring 2025) bachelor graduates, major in Liberal Arts, Business or Engineering majors is preferred. Minimum GPA is 3.2


2. Passionate about a career in customer relationship management, business development and sales.


3. Willingness to relocate for both rotations to any one of our United States locations. Final placement will be in one of our United States locations.


4. Strong communication, interpersonal skills and a willingness to learn about our Nordson product offerings.


5. Demonstration of our Nordson values.



Working Conditions and Physical Demands




Office environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



Travel Required



Estimated 25%


Base Salary Range for this position is $54,000-$72,000 and bonus target is 3%; Nordson may also provide a housing stipend dependent on the geographic location of the rotation. Benefits including Medical, Rx, Vision, Dental, and Heath Savings Account (HSA), Retirement and Security benefits including 401k and Life Insurance. During the first year of employment, employees may accrue up to 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO), equivalent to 120 hours. Employees receive 13 paid holidays. In addition to Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays, each employee receives 16 hours paid time each calendar year to perform volunteer services for Nordson-sponsored events. Ample opportunities for giving exist at Nordson including our Matching Gifts Program.


The base salary pay range for this job level is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, business considerations, and local market conditions, as well as candidates' qualifications, such as education, experience, and skills.


Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status or any other reason prohibited by law.


All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.
Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.Third party recruiters and agencies should not contact employees of Nordson or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent to a hiring manager or submitted to Nordson employees are considered unsolicited and property of Nordson. Nordson will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with Nordson's Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.