Sears Holdings Corporation (SHC) is focused on hiring the best and brightest talent. As part of this effort, SHC launched the Senior Leadership Program (SLP) in 2006. This program is designed to recruit highly talented MBAs and develop them into corporate assets in senior leadership positions through rapidly accelerated career paths, executive mentorship and structured training and development frameworks. SLP associates work with senior leaders and are expected to lead strategic efforts. SLP associates manage high-priority, EBITDA-generating initiatives from inception to execution, and in doing so, become agents of transformation at SHC.

THE HIGHLIGHTS

• The experience will include the rare ability to shape the future of a Fortune 50 company and to create value across SHC.
• This program provides unique career opportunities and exposure to the day-to-day challenges and decision-making processes of our highest-level senior management.
• SLP associates serve as organizational change agents and work on high-priority, EBITDA-generating, transformational initiatives for an SHC Business Unit.
• SLP associates roll up their sleeves and are active participants in day-to-day operations as well as influencers on the company’s strategic initiatives.

• Exposure to the SHC Senior Leadership team including our Chairman and CEO
• Responsibility for high priority initiatives
• Cross-functional assignments
• Leadership skills and development
• Accelerated career paths
• Executive Sponsorship
• Weekly Cohort Meetings
• Networking opportunities
• Executive Mentorship

THE FIT

• Leadership: The drive to be the best; to lead others and move the organization forward; a need to strive for results and inspire others to excel
• Change Agent: A solutions-oriented mindset; a constant drive to initiate and create needed change
• Entrepreneurial: Ability to lead initiatives from idea generation to execution; develop business models and drive action plans to implementation; energetic and innovative
• Focused on Results and Execution: Willingness to do what it takes to get the job done and personal accountability for his/her work
• Analytical: Must enjoy gathering and digging deeply into data to identify issues and solve problems
• Strong Business Acumen: Strong financial, strategic, and operational skills; ability to understand business models and key drivers in real time
• Cross-functional Team Building Skills: Ability to build and align cross-functional teams to meet common goals and achieve success
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Confidence to interact with senior management; strong presentation skills and ability to articulate ideas effectively; willingness to learn from and coach others; ability to build strong relationships
• Project Management, Organizational and Time Management Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects; work effectively under tight deadlines and deliver projects on time
• Customer-focused: Always puts the customer first and has a customer-centric mindset when developing ideas and executing projects

THE CULTURE

The culture at SHC is one of constant innovation and change. We consistently seek out new ideas and process improvements. The pace is fast, effective and focused. Our aim is to be more profitable while building lasting relationships with our customers.

• One of six retailers to make it on Business Week’s 2008 rankings of best places to launch a career
• Finalist for Most Valued Employer Award in 2009 by CivilianJobs.com
• 100% Corporate Equality Index score from Human Rights Campaign Foundation every year since 2005
• One of the Best Places to Work for GLBT Equality in 2008
• Number 19 employer by G.I. Jobs Magazine Top 100 Military Friendly Employers list for 2010
• Ranked #1 retailer and #15 company overall in Military Times EDGE magazine’s
• Top 50 Military Employers in 2010

The Senior Leadership Program current recruits MBA students from the following schools:

• Harvard Business School, Harvard University
• Fuqua School of Business, Duke University
• Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
• Sloan School of Management, MIT
• Yale School of Management, Yale University
• Chicago Booth School of Business, The University of Chicago
• Wharton School of Business, The University of Pennsylvania

If you currently attend one of these core schools, please contact your career center for more information on the application process and upcoming recruitment events. If you do not currently attend one of these core schools, please contact SLP Recruiter Gina Talarico at gina.talarico@searshc.com for details on the application process.