Business Development Associate

Steiner Electric; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Performance-based bonuses

Ongoing training

Job summary

Steiner Electric is offering an early-career development program for recent graduates in Engineering. Participants will gain hands-on experience across key business areas, including sales and operations, while developing technical expertise.

The program lasts 12-15 months and includes mentorship from industry professionals, real customer interactions, and a clear pathway to a full-time role after completion. Benefits start from day one, including paid time off and performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or early career professional in Engineering.
• Strong interest in sales, business development, or technical products.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support sales and operations teams in day-to-day activities.
• Learn product applications and technical solutions.
• Assist with customer quotes, orders, and project coordination.
• Build relationships with contractor and industrial customers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve customer needs.

Skills

Sales interest

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivation to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Our most valuable resources are our employees. Our growth and success has been achieved through dedicated and highly knowledgeable employees that have provided our customers with the expertise to satisfy their requirements.

The Steiner Development Program is an early-career opportunity designed for upcoming/recent graduates looking to launch a career in the electrical distribution industry. Through hands-on experience, structured training, and mentorship, participants develop the sales and technical expertise needed to support contractor and industrial customers—while building a strong foundation for long-term career growth.

What You’ll Do

As a participant in our program, you will rotate through key areas of the business and gain real-world experience, including:

• Supporting sales and operations teams in day-to-day activities
• Learning product applications and technical solutions
• Assisting with customer quotes, orders, and project coordination
• Building relationships with contractor and industrial customers
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve customer needs

Program Highlights

• 12-15 month structured development program
• Hands-on experience across sales, operations, and product specialties
• Exposure to contractor and industrial markets
• Mentorship from experienced industry professionals
• Real customer interaction and quoting experience
• Clear pathway to a full-time role upon successful completion

Upon completion of the program, participants will have the opportunity to pursue full-time roles within Steiner Electric, including:

• Outside Sales
• Strategic Account Management
• Technical Product Specialist

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (recent graduate or early career professional)
• Strong interest in sales, business development, or technical products
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn

What We Offer

• Benefits starting on your first day of employment
• Paid time off
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development

Steiner is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment. Steiner employs people without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.