Management Trainee – Non Exempt-DIV

Consolidated Electrical Distributors; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Consolidated Electrical Distributors (CED) offers a Management Trainee program designed for sales-minded individuals aiming for leadership roles in a dynamic, nationwide company with over 750 locations. Trainees rotate through warehouse, counter sales, accounting, purchasing, and project management to prepare for running a multi-million-dollar location.

On-the-job training spans 2–3 years, complemented by online courses on electrical systems, sales, and management.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 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).
• Ability and willingness to relocate during and upon completion of the program.
• Sales or customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

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-DIV

Job ID: null

Department: Lansing - APE

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