Emerging Professional Program Associate

Sonepar Canada, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Professional and personal development

Shareholder opportunities

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cooper Electric Supply, LLC is launching the Sonepar STEP program—a 12-month, dynamic rotation designed to educate, train, and develop emerging professionals across operations, sales, procurement, and e-commerce. The program begins in June 2027 and offers hands-on experience through on-the-job learning and expert training.

You will rotate through site and corporate operations, learn sales strategies and processes, and gain business acumen via mentor programs, with opportunities to present to the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Self-starter attitude and strong communication skills.
• Excellent time management and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible and adaptable team player.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through core functions including site and corporate operations, sales strategies, processes, procurement, project management, E-Commerce, and the operating companies’ business philosophy.
• Gain hands-on experience via on-the-job learning, e-learning, subject matter expert training, and residency trips.
• Present key strategic initiatives to senior leadership at program conclusion.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Self-starter

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain / Engineering / Sales / Marketing or related

Job description

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There’s a Place for You at Cooper Electric Supply, LLC.

A career at Cooper Electric Supply, LLC is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Cooper Electric Supply, LLC offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout the northeast and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Cooper Electric Supply, LLC we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

The Sonepar Training for Emerging Professionals Program (STEP) is a (12-Month) dynamic, intensive rotational program designed to educate, train, and develop skills in emerging professionals and help establish your career. You will get hands on experience in every aspect of our business through on-the-job, e-learning, subject matter expert training, and residency trips. This rotational program includes exposure to site and corporate operations, sales strategies, processes, procurement, project management, E-Commerce, and the Sonepar USA and our Operating Companies’ business philosophy. At the conclusion of this dynamic program, you will have the opportunity to present to our Executive Leadership team on key strategic organizational initiatives.

Do you want to work for a Global Leader? Are you a driven self-starter? Is being a part of a company culture that values Performance, People, Customers, and Sustainability important to you? Our program provides the ability to grow your career within our organization, participate in special assignments and gain business acumen through mentor programs. This program will begin in June 2027.

The core rotations of this program are:

In addition to your rotations, you will also experience:

• Team-Building activities with fellow emerging professionals
• All-expense paid travel to different company locations
• Enhanced understanding of our business through specialized training

Basic Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, or related degree required
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Possess an enthusiastic/self-starter attitude
• Excellent communication, time management and leadership skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Flexible and adaptable team player

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Schedule may vary depending on the rotation.

Location: Central NJ footprint, with a desire to remain in the NJ, NY, or PA geography when the program concludes.

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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