Intern

Consolidated Electrical Distributors; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Consolidated Electrical Distributors in Memphis invites applications for a paid 10-12 week Intern program. The internship is designed for candidates geared toward sales and management, offering exposure to all facets of the electrical distribution business through mentoring and on-the-job training.

During the program, interns will rotate through warehouse operations, shipping/receiving, counter sales, and customer relations, with potential special projects such as market analysis.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Authorization to work in the United States (without requiring work authorization sponsorship by CED now or in the future)
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Self-starter who can handle a heavy volume of work and be able to handle multiple tasks at the same time.
• Ability to analyze situations in order to make processes more efficient.

Responsibilities

• Learning all aspects of the CED business.
• Communicating – both written and spoken – in English.

Skills

Negotiation

MS Office

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Self-starter

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Job description

Summary

Job title: Intern

Department: Mid-South District

Description

Summary:

Our internship is designed for candidates who are sales oriented and interested in sales or management. Our highly structured 10-12 week introductory course is paid and will provide candidates a working knowledge of the industry by exposing them to all aspects of the electrical distribution field through a combination of mentoring and on-the-job training. The program requires a strong commitment from each participant and encompasses, but is not limited to, warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, counter sales, sales and interpersonal skills, customer relations and CED business philosophy. Our interns will have the opportunity to work on special projects such as market sales or customer analysis, as well as, other projects custom designed by the management team and the intern.

Reports to: Profit Center Manager

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Current, valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Authorization to work in the United States (without requiring work authorization sponsorship by CED now or in the future)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong negotiation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software
• Detail oriented
• Ability to solve problems
• Must be a self-starter who can handle a heavy volume of work and be able to handle multiple tasks at the same time
• Ability to analyze situations in order to make processes more efficient

Working Conditions:

Conditions vary based on the intern's current segment of the training and will include warehouse, office and external environments. During some segments, activities will include lifting, sorting, standing, possible extreme heat/cold conditions. Office segments may include sitting for extended periods.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Essential Job Functions:

• Learning all aspects of the CED business
• Communicating – both written and spoken – in English.

CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran