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The Sales and Business Leadership Trainee at Consolidated Electrical Distributors is a highly structured development course designed to prepare candidates for sales and leadership roles in the industrial automation field. The program covers various aspects of the industry, including Electrical and Automation Fundamentals, Warehouse Operations, Supplier Product Seminars, and more. Trainees will be mentored through on-the-job, classroom, and home-study training, aiming to develop self-motivated, sales-oriented individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Responsibilities
- Learning all aspects of the CED business
- Attending classes in various locations
- Communicating - both written and spoken - in English
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree (grad by start date, or in pursuit for interns)
- Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle
- Ability to walk and/or sit for 8-10 hours a day
- Lift boxes and other objects up to 40 lbs
Preferred
- Strong written and oral communication skills
About Consolidated Electrical Distributors
Consolidated Electrical Distributors in Port Charlotte, FL is a wholesale electrical distributor providing high-quality products from top manufacturers in the industry. With over 800 locations nationwide, CED is known for outstanding service, reliability, and a commitment to meeting customer requirements. They prioritize customer service by combining local community knowledge with nationwide resources to ensure a consistently high level of service.
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Summary
Job title: Sales and Business Leadership Trainee
Job ID: 202464410007
Department: Riverside - RIS
Location: CA-Riverside
Description
Summary:
CED/Royal Industrial Solutions Sales and Business Leadership Trainee
For those candidates who are energetic self-starters, the Sales and Business Leadership Training Program is a highly structured development course designed to prepare candidates for Sales and Leadership. Throughout the training program, candidates are exposed to all aspects of the industrial automation field including but not limited to IT/Network, Cyber Security, Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Solar and Sustainability, and much more.
This challenging program requires a strong commitment from each participant and encompasses, but is not limited to, Electrical and Automation Fundamentals, Warehouse Operations, Supplier Product Seminars, Customer Inventory Control, Sales & Interpersonal Skills, Corporate Administrative Exposure Customer Relations, Information Technology, and Quality Assurance. Each trainee's development is a combination of mentoring via on-the-job, classroom, and home-study training. Individuals should be self-motivated, sales-oriented, geographically flexible, and possess an entrepreneurial spirit.
Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc.
In 1957, the two locations of the Electric Corporation of San Francisco became CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC. CED has since expanded into a coast-to-coast network of sales and distribution warehouses with more than 600 locations nationwide. The CED management philosophy allows each manager to operate an independent business or "Profit Center" by remaining sensitive to local customers' needs while still benefiting from the advantages afforded to a national distributor. Managers are guided by the principles of "service, integrity and reliability."
Reports to: PC Manager
Minimum Qualifications:
+ Bachelor's degree (grad by start date, or in pursuit for interns)
+ Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle
+ Ability to walk and/or sit for 8-10 hours a day
+ Lift boxes and other objects up to 40 lbs
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Strong written and oral communication skills
ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES:
+ Self-starter
+ Superior organizational skills
+ Willing to adapt to business and customer needs
Working Conditions:
+ In person at the local profit center location
+ Team environment with multifaceted groups and personnel
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.
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
CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran
Compensation Range:
The compensation range for this position is $60775 to $64800 annually.
Other Compensation:
The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position:
+ Bonus
+ 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
+ Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching