Accelerated Career Track
The New Way to the Top
The Brown Shoe Company Accelerated Career Track
If you're a highly motivated graduate, looking to work hard and move up the ladder fast, ACT just may be for you. This unique program pays for your MBA and puts you in senior management, earning a six-figure salary in just six to eight years.
This program is a six-step program designed for exceptional college graduates who are willing to relocate multiple times, learning multiple areas of the Brown Shoe business.
Program Highlights
• Company-paid MBA in General Business through
the University of Florida
• Work experience while obtaining your MBA
• Rotational assignments across diverse business areas
• Senior Executive Mentor to coach you throughout the program
• Up or Out Mentality
Qualifications
We're looking for recent college grads with:
• A Business Degree (preferred)
• A 3.5 GPA or higher (preferred)
• Related work experience or internships
• A willingness to be relocated
The Track
STEP ONE:
Your position: Regional Merchandising Representative,
Wholesale Marketing
Duration: 12 - 18 months
Location: Metro Area (requires relocation)
STEP TWO :
Your position: Store Manager (Famous Footwear)
Duration: 12 - 18 months
Location: Metro Area (requires relocation)
STEP THREE:
Your Position: TBD in Wholesale Home Office
Your Education: MBA begins through University of Florida
Duration: 12 - 18 months
Location: St. Louis (requires relocation)
STEP FOUR:
Your Position: TBD in Retail Home Office (Buying,
Planning, Allocations or Merchandising)
Duration: 12 - 18 months
STEP FIVE:
Your Position: Management level
Duration: 24 - 36 months
Your Education: Complete MBA
STEP SIX:
Your Position: Director level in Wholesale or Retail
Your Salary: Anticipated $110,000 - $115,000
“You already offer the top internship program - this program will blow the lid off it!”
Cece Schulz
Associate Director
Center for Retail Education and Research
University of Florida
"My initial experience with the ACT program has been extremely rewarding. As someone new to the field, I'm already given important opportunities and responsibilities such as helping launch a brand, participating in buying meetings and traveling to different areas of the country. "
Stanley Chou
Washington University Graduate - 2006
For more information,
please contact:
ACT Program Administrator
actprogram@brownshoe.com