Distribution Trainee

Kirby Risk; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

401K Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

On-the-job training

Profit Sharing

PTO

Job summary

Kirby Risk, a leader in Electrical Supply and Manufacturing, is seeking a Distribution Trainee for its Operations team in Bloomington. This full-time role offers comprehensive training through the KR Distribution Trainee program, which prepares candidates for future management roles. Successful participants will engage in coaching, gain industry knowledge, and learn the company's operational practices while contributing to customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• Residency in Bloomington during the program.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Proven pre-degree sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the KR Distribution Trainee program with coaching and key operations exposure.
• Build skills in sales support roles and customer service.
• Complete training on logistics and operations.

Skills

Commitment

Work Ethic

Resourcefulness

Feedback Reception

Desire to Learn

Education

Four-year degree in Engineering, Business, Sales/Marketing, or Industrial Distribution

Job description

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We are currently recruiting for a Distribution Trainee position in Bloomington, Illinois, for our Operations team.

Successful Kirby Risk team members exhibit high levels of commitment, an outstanding work ethic, resourcefulness, willingness to give and receive feedback, and an undeniable desire to learn. If you are ready to be rewarded for your hard work in developing these qualities, consider a career with Kirby Risk Electrical Supply.

Your career with Kirby Risk begins with the KR Distribution Trainee program. This comprehensive development program will encompass a combination of coaching, exposure to key operations, sales support roles, and site visits to various locations. After successfully completing the KR Distribution Trainee program, you will be given the opportunity to fill a management-level role within Operations.

The KR Distribution Trainee Program

• Program focused on work-life experiences, coaching, and foundational educational courses
• Extensive training on Kirby Risk distributed products through industry-based, self-guided product knowledge training, manufacturer training, and plant tours
• Complete training on KR service capabilities through operations and logistics experiences
• Introduction to KR customers through sales and customer work life experiences
• Skill building in cross functional (teams and markets) sales support roles, leading to success in meeting customer service and sales objectives
• Additional project-based experiences
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in various KR locations
• Extensive coaching and use of an assessment-based feedback system

Requirements of a Distribution Trainee candidate:

• Residency in the assigned base location city during the program
• Work in and travel to assigned KR locations during the program
• Four-year degree in Engineering, Business, Sales/Marketing, or Industrial Distribution preferred; completion of other degrees considered
• Military experience is considered in lieu of a degree
• Proven pre-degree sales or customer service experience
• Has a valid driver's license

What's the company culture like at Kirby Risk?

A leader in Electrical Supply and Manufacturing, the roots of this continuously successful organization (since 1926) are reflected in its enduring Values and principles. It is comprised of hard-working, engaged, and caring people who treat one another and our customers with the utmost respect and approach their work with a sense of urgency.

What are the benefits?

Kirby Risk provides a complete benefits package, including

• Medical
• RX
• Vision
• Life
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• 401K Plan
• Profit Sharing
• PTO

Please note that you must be a U.S. citizen. We cannot obtain sponsorship.

To be considered for a role, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Please get to know us at www.kirbyrisk.com. or via LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/kirby-risk/

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business and Business Development

• Industries

  Wholesale

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