Future Location Leader - Management Trainee

Summary Job title: Management Trainee – Non Exempt-DIV Job ID: null Department: Mid-South District Location: null-null Description Summary: CED’s Management Training program is for a national electrical distribution company who is privately held, with more than 700 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. Because trainees are handed the keys to their own location upon completion, trainees are driven and entrepreneurial minded. 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 - all the ins and outs so that trainees are naturally conscious of how decisions in one area affect other people in the building. 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 in a company that puts all the power directly into the local managers so that they can make decisions that are best for their particular customers, employees, and community. Opportunities exist in both commercial construction and industrial distribution. Reports to: Training 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. 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 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 Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching #J-18808-Ljbffr Consolidated Electrical Distributors