Management Trainee – Non Exempt-DIV

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

Job summary

Consolidated Electrical Distributors (CED) seeks a Management Trainee – Non Exempt to participate in a structured 2–3 year training program. Trainees rotate through warehouse, counter sales, accounts payable/receivable, purchasing, and project management while attending electrical products and sales sessions.

Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills, flexibility to relocate, and thrive in a fast-paced environment within a growing distribution network.

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.

Responsibilities

• Learn all aspects of the CED business.
• Attend classes in various locations.
• Communicate effectively in English, both written and spoken.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Related experience acceptable

Job description

Summary

Job title: Management Trainee – Non Exempt-DIV

Job ID: null

Department: Wilmington - WES

Location: null-null

Description

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