STEP Associate

OneSource Distributors; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Professional development

Job summary

OneSource Distributors in Oceanside/Fullerton, CA, offers a 12‑month STEP rotational program designed to educate, train, and develop emerging professionals. You’ll gain hands-on experience in sales, operations, procurement, and e-commerce, with exposure to site and corporate operations.

The program runs starting June 2027, providing mentorship, travel opportunities, and a path to leadership within a global electrical distributor network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Enthusiastic/self-starter attitude.
• Excellent communication, time management and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible and adaptable team player.

Responsibilities

• Participate in STEP rotations across Warehouse/Logistics, Inside Sales/Counter, Projects & Quotations, Marketing/Digital Solutions/E-Commerce, Outside Sales/Specialty Track.
• Gain hands-on experience through on-the-job training, e-learning, and residency trips.
• Present to Executive Leadership on key strategic initiatives at program end.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Leadership

Analytical

Problem solving

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Inside Sales/Counter

There’s a Place for You at OneSource Distributors

A career at OneSource 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. OneSource 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, Hawaii, and all of California. We 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. At OneSource, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can provide exciting opportunities to grow your career.

The Sonepar Training for Emerging Professionals Program (STEP) is a (12-Month) dynamic, intensive rotational program designed to educate, train, and develop skills in emerging professionals and help establish your career. You will get hands on experience in every aspect of our business through on-the-job, e-learning, subject matter expert training, and residency trips. This rotational program includes exposure to site and corporate operations, sales strategies, processes, procurement, project management, E-Commerce, and the Sonepar USA and our Operating Companies’ business philosophy. At the conclusion of this dynamic program, you will have the opportunity to present to our Executive Leadership team on key strategic organizational initiatives.

Do you want to work for a Global Leader? Are you a driven self-starter? Is being a part of a company culture that values Performance, People, Customers, and Sustainability important to you? Our program provides the ability to grow your career within our organization, participate in special assignments and gain business acumen through mentor programs. This program will begin in June 2027.

The Core Rotations Of This Program Are

• Warehouse/Logistics
• Inside Sales/Counter
• Projects & Quotations
• Marketing/Digital Solutions/E-Commerce
• Outside Sales/Specialty Track

In Addition To Your Rotations, You Will Also Experience

• Team-Building activities with fellow emerging professionals
• All-expense paid travel to different company locations
• Enhanced understanding of our business through specialized training

Basic Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, or related degree required
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Possess an enthusiastic/self-starter attitude
• Excellent communication, time management and leadership skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Flexible and adaptable team player

Location –

This role will be located on-site at our Oceanside CA or Fullerton CA location

Salary –

This is an exempt role and it will pay an annual base salary of $70,304.00 - $72,384.00.

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)

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 to learn how we’re “Powering Progress for Future Generations.”

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneSourceDistributors

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/309791/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onesourcedist/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onesourcedist/

Learn more about OneSource at https://www.1sourcedist.com/about

OneSource Distributors is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

OneSource Distributors 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.

OneSource is 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 760-966-4500 or email [e-mail]

OneSource Distributors is a M/F/Disabled and Vet EEO/AA employer