Emerging Professional (STEP) - June 2027 Start

Viking Electric; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Professional development programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Shareholder opportunity

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance for spouse and depend.

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Viking Electric offers a 12-month STEP program designed for recent graduates seeking hands-on experience across warehouse operations, sales, project management, marketing, and corporate functions. You will rotate through key areas, build relationships with leaders, and complete meaningful projects.

The program emphasizes sales, operations, marketing, and business leadership development to prepare you for a long-term career within Viking Electric and the Sonepar family.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (as listed).
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills demonstrated.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and adapt to rotating assignments.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through key areas of the business including warehouse operations, sales, project management, marketing, and corporate functions.
• Complete impactful business projects during the STEP program.
• Develop skills and leadership capabilities to launch a long-term career within Viking Electric and Sonepar.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Willingness to learn

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, or a related field

Job description

• Dental & vision

There’s a Place for You at Viking Electric.

A career at Viking Electric 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. Viking Electric https://www.vikingelectric.com/about 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 Midwest 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. At Viking Electric, 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.

Location: La Crosse, WI

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday, standard business hours with occasional travel as required

Compensation: $53,000 annually

Ready to build a career, not just find a job?

Viking Electric's STEP Program (Sonepar Training for Emerging Professionals) is a 12-month rotational development program designed for recent college graduates who want hands‑on experience, sales focused professional development, and exposure to multiple business functions across the electrical distribution industry.

As a STEP Associate, you'll rotate through key areas of the business including warehouse operations, sales, project management, marketing, and corporate functions while building relationships with leaders across Viking Electric and Sonepar. You'll gain real-world experience, complete impactful business projects, and develop the skills needed to launch a long-term career in a growing industry.

What You’ll Experience

• Warehouse Operations and Supply Chain


• Industry and Business Services (HR, IT, Finance)


• Counter Sales and Inside Sales


• Project Sales, Quotations, and Project Management


• Digital Marketing and Business Development


• Strategic Capstone Project with Executive Leadership

Throughout the program, you’ll work alongside experienced leaders, participate in professional development opportunities, and present recommendations that influence business decisions.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, or a related field


• Minimum GPA of 3.0


• Strong communication and relationship-building skills


• Analytical and problem‑solving abilities


• Adaptability and willingness to learn


• Interest in a career within sales, operations, marketing, or business leadership


• Valid driver’s license


• Ability to travel occasionally as needed

What We Offer You

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

• Healthcare plans


• Dental & vision


• Paid time off


• Paid parental leave


• 401(k) retirement savings with company match


• Professional and personal development programs


• Tuition Reimbursement


• 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.

Learn More About Us

Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we’re “Powering Progress for Future Generations.”

Check out the Viking Electric company page on LinkedIn and follow us for updates.

Check out our YouTube Careers Playlist to see Viking Electric associates in action.

Learn more at https://www.vikingelectric.com/about.

Viking Electric is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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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