Management Trainee – Non Exempt

Consolidated Electrical Distributors; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Profit Sharing

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

HSA with matching

Teledoc

Paid Pregnancy & New Parent Leave

Job summary

Consolidated Electrical Distributors (CED) seeks a Management Trainee – Non Exempt in Bozeman. The program runs 2–3 years with rotations across warehouse, sales, accounts, purchasing, and project management to prepare you to run a multi‑million‑dollar location.

No prior industry experience is required; candidates should be team‑oriented, adaptable, and motivated to learn every facet of the business. Training includes online components and on‑the‑job experiences under the Training Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or related experience required.
• Driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Authorization to work in the United States (without requiring sponsorship).
• Ability and willingness to relocate during and after the program.

Responsibilities

• Learning all aspects of the CED business.
• Attending classes in various locations.
• Communicating in English, both written and spoken.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Self-Motivated

Competitive

Team Oriented

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or related experience

Job description

Summary

Job title: Management Trainee – Non Exempt

Job ID: null

Department: Bozeman - CED

Location: null-null

Description

Summary:

CED’s Management Training program is tailored to sales-minded candidates seeking management positions in an evolving industry. CED is a privately held company with more than 750 locations. Management Trainees are taught every aspect of CED’s business in order to run their own multi-million-dollar location upon completion of the training.

On-the-job training lasts for 2-3 years and includes rotations in warehouse, counter sales, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial statements, purchasing, account management, project management, inventory management and business development. Throughout the program, trainees attend multiple sessions focused on electrical products, sales, and management.

While the position provides real on-the-job training, there is also online training related to electrical systems, sales, and management. No prior industry experience is necessary: we give you the tools needed to be successful with CED. The ideal candidate possesses outstanding communication skills, is geographically flexible, and thrives in a fast-paced, multi-faceted industry.

Reports to: Training Manager

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Bachelor’s Degree - will consider related experience in lieu of degree

• 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)

• Ability and willingness to relocate during and upon completion of the program

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sales or customer service experience

ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Leadership Skills

• Self-Motivated

• Competitive

• Team Oriented

• Entrepreneurial Spirit

• Exceptional Interpersonal & Communication Skills
• Effective Problem-Solving Skills

Working Conditions:

• Conditions vary based on the trainee’s current segment of the training and will include warehouse, office, and external environments.

• During some segments, activities will include lifting, sorting, standing, and possible extreme heat/cold conditions.

• Office segments may include sitting for extended periods.

• Various segments will include some travel – both by car and by air.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Essential Job Functions:

• Learning all aspects of the CED business

• Attending classes in various locations

• Communicating – both written and spoken – in English.

CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran

Compensation Range:

The compensation range for this position is $50000 to $65000 annually.

Other Compensation:

The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position:

• Bonus

• Profit Sharing

Benefits:

Benefits available for this position are:

• Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care for full-time positions

• Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• 401(k)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching
• Teledoc
• Paid Pregnancy & New Parent Leave