Management Trainee – Non Exempt-DIV

Consolidated Electrical Distributors; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

401(k)

Paid Vacation

Health Insurance

Job summary

Consolidated Electrical Distributors in Starkville, MS is seeking a Management Trainee – Non Exempt-DIV to join a structured, multi-year program. Trainees rotate through warehouse, sales, accounts, purchasing, and project management while receiving both on-the-job and online training.

No prior industry experience is required and a Training Manager will guide development. Ideal candidates are driven, communicative, and adaptable, ready to relocate if needed, and prepared to excel in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Bachelor’s Degree or related experience accepted.
• Driver’s license with valid driving record.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Willing to relocate during and after the program.

Responsibilities

• Learn all aspects of CED’s business.
• Attend classes in various locations.
• Communicate effectively in English.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Self-Motivated

Competitive

Team Oriented

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Interpersonal & Communication

Problem-Solving Skills

Sales or customer service experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Related experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Summary

Job title: Management Trainee – Non Exempt-DIV

Job ID: null

Department: Starkville - 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

Other Compensation:

The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position:

• 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

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Teledoc

• Paid Pregnancy & New Parent Leave