STEP Associate

Sonepar USA Inc; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Professional development

Job summary

Summit Electric Supply, part of the Sonepar family, offers the STEP Associate program to develop high-potential graduates. You will rotate through operations, sales, procurement, logistics, and e-Commerce, gaining broad exposure and leadership experience within Sonepar USA and its operating companies.

The program emphasizes hands-on learning, site visits, and residency trips, with opportunities to advance into leadership roles across multiple business areas.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.
• Internship, co-op, or leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage in warehouse operations and logistics to understand the business.
• Build relationships with vendors to support marketing and sales.
• Communicate with customers and tech support to identify issues and trends.
• Train customers and associates on products to deliver excellent service.
• Analyze sales data to identify growth opportunities and competitive strengths.
• Manage projects by understanding needs and collaborating with partners.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

There's a Place for You at Summit Electric Supply.

A career at Summit Electric Supply is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Summit Electric Supply offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory, or other building - you can find it here. We operate throughout Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana and are part of the Sonepar group, the world's #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being "Powered by Difference" means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Within Summit Electric Supply we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

Sonepar Training for Emerging Professionals (STEP) Associate for Summit Electric Supply

Various Locations

Position Summary

At Sonepar, successful leaders promote a mindset of adaptability, innovation, and continuous learning. The Sonepar Training for Emerging Professionals (STEP) Associate participates in a dynamic rotational development program designed to educate, train, and develop emerging professionals while establishing a foundation for a successful career. Through hands-on experience, on-the-job training, e-learning, subject matter expert instruction, and residency trips, participants gain broad exposure to operations, sales, procurement, logistics, project management, e-Commerce, and the business philosophy of Sonepar USA and its Operating Companies. This role is designed to build future leaders by providing meaningful experiences across multiple areas of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage in warehouse operations, distribution processes, and logistics functions to develop a strong understanding of the business.
• Build relationships with key vendors in assigned markets to understand and promote vendor products while supporting marketing and sales initiatives.
• Maintain open communication with customers and Company technical support teams to identify issues, recognize market trends, and support the achievement of sales goals.
• Train customers and associates on Company products, features, benefits, and applications to deliver exceptional service and meet customer needs.
• Analyze sales data and market conditions to identify opportunities for growth and evaluate competitive strengths and weaknesses.
• Manage projects by developing a thorough understanding of organizational and customer needs, collaborating with internal and external partners, and presenting recommendations and solutions.
• Research strategic business initiatives and prepare presentations for audiences ranging from local management teams to executive leadership.
• Participate in training, development programs, site visits, and company-sponsored activities while representing the local Operating Company.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, or a related field required.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.

Experience

• Previous internship, co-op, leadership, or related experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and thrive in new environments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to service excellence.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Adapts quickly to new situations, people, technologies, and business challenges while remaining flexible and resilient.
• Demonstrates initiative, challenges the status quo, and continuously seeks opportunities for improvement.
• Exhibits curiosity, embraces learning opportunities, and applies new knowledge to support business objectives and personal growth.

The STEP program provides high-potential graduates with broad business exposure, leadership development opportunities, and a strong foundation for a successful career within Sonepar and its Operating Companies.

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short-and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Summit Electric Supply offers tuition reimbursement, and earned wage access.

We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Learn More About Us

Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we're "Powering Progress for Future Generations." https://www.facebook.com/SummitElectricSupply/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/summit-electric-supply/

https://www.youtube.com/user/SummitElectricSupply

Learn more at https://summit.com/about-us

Summit Electric Supply is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or [e-mail].