Management Trainee

Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit? Have you ever dreamed of running a business? Have you ever thought about an industry with a $115 Billion available market? Keep reading.

CED’s Management Training program is for a national electrical distribution company who is privately held, with more than 750 locations within the US. Management Trainees are taught every aspect of CED’s business in order to run a multi-million dollar location upon completion of the training.

On-the-job training lasts for 2-3 years and includes rotations in warehouse, counter sales, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial statements, purchasing, inside sales, project management, inventory management and outside sales. Throughout the program, trainees attend multiple classes in the following areas; electrical products, sales and management.

Classes are held throughout the country and facilitated by CED and its company partners. This training program helps to equip trainees to be future leaders of CED.

REPORTS TO: Division Manager

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Must be at least 18 years of age
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Current, valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Authorization to work in the United States (without requiring work authorization sponsorship by CED now or in the future)
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:College degree - will consider related experience in lieu of degree
• Strong negotiation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software
• Detail oriented
• Ability to solve problems
• Must be a self-starter who can handle a heavy volume of work and be able to handle multiple tasks at the same time

WORKING CONDITIONS:Conditions vary based on the trainee’s current segment of the training and will include warehouse, office and external environments. During some segments, activities will include lifting, sorting, standing, possible extreme heat/cold conditions. Office segments may include sitting for extended periods. Various segments will include some travel – both by car and by air.

OTHER COMPENSATION:

The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position:

• Profit Sharing

BENEFITS:

Benefits available for this position are:

• Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care for full-time positions
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Learning all aspects of the CED business
• Attending classes in various locations
• Communicating – both written and spoken – in English.

NOTE:This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties or responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned at any time; with or without notice.

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