Looking for an IN PERSON work environment with room for growth in management and sales? Want to join a growing, industry leading company?

CED's Management Training Program is a multi-phase training program for those with a desire to lead people and influence the direction of a business. We offer paid training over 2-2.5 years and prepare our candidates to take over management of a profit center location in Iowa at the end of their training. Great opportunity for recent college graduates as well as someone looking to start out in a new industry.

Management Trainee Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• Candidates need to be local or planning to relocate to Cedar Rapids, IA with additional relocation in Iowa (or Nebraska if desired) during the program
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to take direction and feedback
• Sales ability/experience is strongly preferred
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

Management Trainee Responsibilities / Duties:

• 2-2.5 years paid training provided
• Each trainee’s development is a combination of mentoring primarily via on-the-job training, supplemented by classroom and home-study training.
• By taking time with the training program and putting candidates through all positions within a profit center, they are well prepared to take over management of a profit center at the end of their training.
• Individuals should be self-motivated, sales oriented, geographically flexible, and possess an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Trainees will also travel to various vendor training across the US as well as attend classroom sessions at our Service Center in TX. (2-3 trips per year, approximately)

Training topics include:

• Business Management
• Sales/Business Development
• Operations
• Electrical Supply Knowledge
• Warehouse Operations
• Supplier Product Seminars
• Counter Sales
• Inventory Control
• Purchasing
• Corporate Administrative Exposure
• Customer Relations

We are looking for people who aren't afraid of a fast paced and sales-oriented environment and have a desire to grow one of our business locations. Individuals should be self-motivated, sales oriented, geographically flexible, and possess an entrepreneurial spirit. A 4 year degree is required--business related strongly preferred.

Starting location: Cedar Rapids, IA. Relocation required in Iowa (or Nebraska if desired) after the 1st year with employer provided moving package.

CED is a growing, nationwide company with over 700 locations. We are expanding our business in many locations and offer an incredible way to jumpstart your career or transition to a role with more focus on sales and real business management.

CED is an Equal Opportunity/Disability/Veteran Employer.

***No third party recruiters will be used to fill this position***

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00 - $63,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Expense account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Profit sharing

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights

Travel requirement:

• Up to 25% travel

Application Question(s):

• Can you regularly lift 50 pounds? (Answer required)
• Are you willing to relocate within Iowa after the first year with employer provided relocation package?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cedar Rapids, IA 52404: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person