Management Trainee Program

CED; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays

Profit Sharing

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

CED is launching a Management Trainee Program designed to develop future leaders in our electrical distribution network. The program lasts 2 to 2.5 years and rotates through every critical part of our business, from logistics to forecasting to sales strategy.

Participants will prepare to lead a CED location, with opportunities to hire and manage teams, grow customer relationships, and drive market growth with company backing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• Willing to relocate within the Pacific Northwest during the program and after training.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean record.

Responsibilities

• participate in a two-to-two-and-a-half-year Management Trainee Program rotating through warehouse logistics, financial forecasting, and customer sales strategy.
• Upon completion, lead a CED location including hiring and managing a team, building relationships, and developing inventory and sales strategies.
• Relocate within the Pacific Northwest as required during training and for future leadership opportunities.

Skills

Sales mindset

Leadership

Communication skills

Autonomy

Relocation willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree (any field)

Job description

Launch Your Sales Leadership Career with CED!

Location

Starting location Kent, WA.

Multiple openings across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana.

Start Date

Flexible, based on candidate availability.

Job Type

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Day Shift | 45hrs.

Why Build Your Career at CED?

• Career Growth & Leadership Development - Own your path to running a multi-million dollar business.
• Entrepreneurial Autonomy - Make real business decisions that drive results.
• Profit Sharing - Enjoy the rewards of your success as you grow with us.

CED’s Management Trainee Program is not your average “sit-and-watch” development track. Over the course of 2 to 2.5 years, you’ll rotate through every critical part of our business, from warehouse logistics to financial forecasting to customer sales strategy.

At the end of the program, you’ll be prepared to lead your own CED location where you’ll:

• Hire and manage a team
• Build lasting customer relationships
• Develop inventory and sales strategies
• Drive your market’s growth with the full support and resources of a privately held leader in electrical distribution

What Will You Learn?

• Business Operations: Inventory control, purchasing, warehouse and counter sales
• Financial Acumen: Forecasting, budgeting, accounts receivable and payable
• Sales & Account Management: Building relationships and creating customer solutions
• Leadership & Strategy: Team development, market analysis, decision-making authority

You’ll also attend hands‑on product training, sales workshops, and management strategy sessions to round out your skills.

Who Thrives Here?

This is not a desk job - it’s a career launchpad for future business managers.

• Sales-minded, competitive go-getters
• People who love autonomy and decision‑making
• Natural leaders with outstanding communication skills
• Flexible, eager‑to‑relocate professionals seeking a real career path
• Bachelor’s degree (any field - we’ll train you on the rest)
• Willingness to relocate within the Pacific Northwest once during the program and again upon completing training
• A self‑starter attitude with entrepreneurial drive
• Strong work ethic and team leadership potential
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Sales, retail, or customer service experience
• Leadership roles in school, sports, or work
• Organizational and problem‑solving skills
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• HSA and Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Profit Sharing
• Professional Development Training

CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran Status.