Intern

Consolidated Electrical Distributors; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Job summary

Consolidated Electrical Distributors (CED) in Minneapolis offers a 10-12 week paid internship focused on sales and management. The program combines mentoring with hands-on experience in warehouse operations, shipping/receiving, counter sales, and customer relations, culminating in project work such as market analysis designed by the management team.

Interns will spend at least 50% of time in a warehouse setting and may have potential for a future full-time sales/management role.

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.
• Pursuing a 4-year degree (business related preferred) with anticipated graduation by June, 2028.
• Strong, effective communication in English (spoken and written).
• Regular and consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Learning all aspects of the CED business.
• Working in the warehouse.
• Working in an office setting.
• Communicating – both written and spoken – in English.

Skills

Negotiation

Sales experience

Warehouse experience

MS Office

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Self-starter

Education

Pursuing a 4-year degree (business related preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Summary

Job title: Intern

Job ID: null

Department: Minneapolis - CED

Location: null-null

Description

Summary:

Our internship in Minneapolis is designed for candidates who are sales oriented and interested in sales or management. Our 10-12 week internship is paid and will provide candidates a working knowledge of the electrical wholesale 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. Managers will make an effort to provide structure, but internship objectives will be adjusted based on real business needs and the interests and abilities of the successful candidate(s). At least 50% of time will be spent in the warehouse setting. Ideal candidates will desire a future full time position in sales/management. Work during the school year is a possibility depending on schedule, but this position is primarily designed as a summer experience.

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)
• Pursuing a 4-year degree (business related preferred) with anticipated graduation by June, 2028
• Strong, effective communication in English (spoken and written)
• Regular and consistent attendance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong negotiation skills
• Sales experience
• Experience working in a blue collar and/or warehouse setting
• Comfortable working at least 50% of the time in a warehouse setting
• 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

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
• Working in the warehouse
• Working in an office setting
• Communicating – both written and spoken – in English.

CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran

Compensation Range:

The compensation range for this position is $19 to $21 hourly.

Benefits:

Benefits available for this position are:

• 401(k)