ACE Trainee

Rexel France; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Rexel USA is seeking an ACE Trainee for an intensive rotational program in Pittsburgh, PA, aimed at developing skills in areas such as sales, project management, and logistics. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, strong communication skills, and be open to relocation. The program leads to opportunities in various career paths within the electrical distribution industry.

Qualifications

• Must be open to relocation to complete the program.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 for external candidates.
• Relevant internship/co-op experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete rotations in Warehouse/Logistics, Sales, Operations, Project Management, Energy Solutions, and Automation.
• Gain hands-on project management experience and establish relationships with clients.
• Conduct lighting audits and provide energy-saving solutions.

Skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Leadership skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

4-Year/Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related fields

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Summary

The Accelerated Commercial Experience (ACE) Trainee is responsible for completing an intensive rotational training and development program that provides employees with a fast‑tracked opportunity to gain broad exposure to multiple areas of business within the Electrical Distribution industry. This is accomplished through a series of diverse assignments, projects, and classroom training. Successful program completion could lead to placement in a commercial role which opens doors to several career paths, including sales, project management, operations, procurement, marketing, and more.

What You’ll Do

All rotations are a value‑add to help us transform and grow our business and professionally develop you. Participants will complete various rotations in the following disciplines:

• Warehouse/Logistics – Spend time learning the logistics of the warehouse, including filling customer orders, receiving, stocking, staging, and shipping material.
• Sales – Complete several sales rotations focused on inside sales, outside sales, counter sales & other specialty sales as determined by region’s business. These rotations encompass customer service skills, product knowledge, sales skills, and savviness with digital tools.
• Operations – Identify levers that impact profitability, understand safety & facility maintenance protocols, use tools/data available to make sound business decisions, understand the trade working capital and customer service effects of maintaining a healthy inventory.
• Project Management – Gain hands‑on project management experience by establishing and owning the relationship with the customer, sales, and vendors, placing orders, tracking shipments, billing the customer, and maintaining clear and timely communication throughout the project. Learn how to review bid packages and formulate project quotations.
• Energy Solutions – This rotation focuses on quoting lighting projects (both retrofitted and new construction), performing lighting audits geared toward providing cost‑savings solutions to the customer, designing lighting layouts, prospecting electric vehicle (EV) & datacom opportunities, and consulting as an energy expert in the field.
• Automation – Gain knowledge on the Automation business through a series of shadowing opportunities and prospecting opportunities to sell automation services packages to customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Duties Disclaimer: The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or re‑assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrates commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

Qualifications

• Must be open to relocation, as it is required both to complete the program as well as to achieve career success.
• External candidates – Minimum GPA of 3.0 upon degree completion.
• Relevant internship/co‑op experience preferred.
• Internal Candidates – 12 months of Rexel experience – Positive year‑end review with at least a Meets Expectations rating.
• High School or GED – Required.
• 4‑Year/Bachelor’s Degree – Preferred.
• High School Diploma/GED + equivalent military experience considered.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, or related degree preferred.
• Possess excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills.
• Be flexible and adaptable team player, who possesses an enthusiastic/self‑starter attitude.
• Professionally mature.
• Self-confident.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Additional Information

Physical Demands

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position – Frequently – 21% to 50%.
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location – Frequently – 21% to 50%.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery – Constantly – at least 51%.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position oneself to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet – Occasionally – up to 20%.
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment – Occasionally – up to 20%.
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co‑workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions – Constantly – at least 51%.

Weight and Force Demands

• Up to 10 pounds – Occasionally – up to 20%.
• Up to 25 pounds – Occasionally – up to 20%.
• Up to 50 pounds – None.

Working Environment

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold – Occasionally – up to 20%.
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock – Occasionally – up to 20%.
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment – None.
• Travels to offsite locations – Occasionally – up to 20%.

Disclaimer: “Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.”

Our Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Accounts
• Commuter Transit Benefits
• Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training & Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within.

Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed as we understand that our success and innovation is enhanced by an inclusive and diverse workforce. Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.

Company Description

We are looking for an Accelerated Commercial Experience (ACE) Trainee to join our Rexel, USA team in Pittsburgh, PA!

Rexel USA is one of the largest distributors of electrical products, data communication, and related supplies in the United States. Rexel USA operates its electrical distribution business in the United States through eight Regions that go to market under various banner and trade names, including Rexel, Rexel Automation, Gexpro, Mayer, and Platt Electric Supply. In addition to an online store, Rexel USA has a distribution network of over 460 warehouse storefront locations throughout the U.S.