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Tanner Rhoades, Category Acceleration Executive Ingram Micro | Buffalo, NY


Finding a workplace that not only values your skills but also encourages new ones is like hitting the jackpot. We recently spoke with Tanner Rhoades, category acceleration executive, based out of the Buffalo, New York office. In the five years he’s been at Ingram Micro, he is convinced he hit the jackpot.
Tanner started his career at Ingram Micro in late 2019 with no knowledge of the channel. Feeling capped after a stint doing healthcare recruiting, he decided to give Ingram Micro a chance after hearing raving reviews from a friend. “…I wanted more in terms of a career progression,” noted Tanner. “So, I joined and honestly, ever since then it has been a full skyrocket.” During his tenure with the company, Tanner has held multiple exciting positions, some new to the company, that have allowed him to continually grow and learn.
One of Ingram Micro’s tenets of success is talent. And across the company different talents are celebrated and encouraged. “We had a ton of learning opportunities,” shared Tanner. “It was nice to insert myself where I felt it was appropriate, but it was also nice that the company has some assumptive responsibility based on your role.” From leadership training for those aspiring to become managers to sale courses to keep our sales team in optimal shape, Ingram Micro offers many paths for career development and growth.
Aside from personal and professional opportunities, associates can experience growth in a company that is revolutionizing the industry. “I just think that Ingram is transforming so much and there's so many cool things to come. Anyone that's considering joining a powerful company should be considering Ingram Micro, the way that we're transforming the business.”
At Ingram Micro, growth is a given. From the personal growth that comes from a tight-knit team to the professional growth that comes with abundant career opportunities, associates can expect a workplace that encourages them to thrive. If you’re looking for a company where you can thrive and grow, subscribe to our talent community to stay up to date on our latest job opportunities, company news and events.