Management Trainee Program

CED; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays

HSA

Job summary

CED is hiring for a Management Trainee program starting in Missoula, MT, with openings across Montana, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Over 2 to 2.5 years you will rotate through operations, forecasting, sales strategy, and leadership, preparing you to lead a CED location.

The program emphasizes autonomy, ownership of your path to a multi-million dollar business, and opportunities to manage teams, build customer relationships, and influence inventory and sales planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (any field) — we’ll train you on the rest.
• Interest in leadership roles with potential to run a location.
• Sales-minded individuals with strong communication and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a team.
• Build lasting customer relationships.
• Implement inventory and sales strategies.
• Drive market growth with company support and resources.

Skills

Sales aptitude

Leadership potential

Customer service

Communication skills

Relocation willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree (any field)

Job description

Launch Your Sales and Leadership Career with CED!

Location:

Starting location Missoula, MT.

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

Compensation:

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 locally.
• 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:

• Develop and manage a team
• Build lasting customer relationships
• Implement 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.