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The Management Trainee position at Consolidated Electrical Distributors (CED) is designed for sales-minded candidates seeking management positions in the electrical distribution industry. This role involves a comprehensive on-the-job training program lasting 2-3 years, including rotations across various departments such as warehouse, sales, accounts payable/receivable, and more. Trainees will also attend classes focused on electrical products, sales, and management. No prior industry experience is required as CED provides the necessary tools for success.
Responsibilities
- Learning all aspects of the CED business
- Attending classes in various locations
- Communicating - both written and spoken - in English
Qualifications
Required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Bachelor's Degree or related experience
- Current, valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
- Authorization to work in the United States without work authorization sponsorship
- Ability and willingness to relocate during and upon completion of the program
Preferred
- Sales or customer service experience
- Leadership skills
- Self-motivated
- Competitive
- Team oriented
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Exceptional interpersonal & communication skills
- Effective problem-solving 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.
Full Job Description
Summary
Job title: Management Trainee - Non Exempt-DIV
Job ID: 202494550008
Department: Wilmington - WES
Location: NC-Wilmington
Description
Summary:
CED's Management Training program is tailored to sales-minded candidates seeking management positions in an evolving industry. CED is a privately held company with more than 750 locations. Management Trainees are taught every aspect of CED's business in order to run their own 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, account management, project management, inventory management and business development. Throughout the program, trainees attend multiple sessions focused on electrical products, sales, and management.
While the position provides real on-the-job training, there is also online training related to electrical systems, sales, and management. No prior industry experience is necessary: we give you the tools needed to be successful with CED. The ideal candidate possesses outstanding communication skills, is geographically flexible, and thrives in a fast-paced, multi-faceted industry.
Reports to: Training Manager
Minimum Qualifications:
+ Must be at least 18 years of age
+ Bachelor's Degree - will consider related experience in lieu of 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)
+ Ability and willingness to relocate during and upon completion of the program
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Sales or customer service experience
ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES:
+ Leadership Skills
+ Self-Motivated
+ Competitive
+ Team Oriented
+ Entrepreneurial Spirit
+ Exceptional Interpersonal & Communication Skills
+ Effective Problem-Solving Skills
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, and 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