Summit Development Program

Sonepar Canada, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

great benefits

Rigorous training schedule and program

Supportive culture

Job summary

Summit Electric Supply in Irving, TX invites you to join a Development Program designed to launch your career in logistics, sales, or operations. You’ll learn about Summit, the industry, and our customers through a structured 12–14 month program across multiple functions.

You’ll start hands-on training in logistics and warehousing, then move to the sales counter to deepen product knowledge and customer service, with rotations through quotes, projects, and operations.

Qualifications

• Product knowledge about Summit's range of products
• Strong customer service and relationship skills
• Understanding of inventory control processes and counting
• Knowledge of warehouse and logistics operations
• Familiarity with Summit’s computer systems and order tracking

Responsibilities

• Learn about the wide range of products Summit distributes
• Understand product specifications, applications, and benefits
• Assist customers with inquiries, provide product information, and recommend appropriate products
• Develop strong customer relationships and handle issues effectively
• Support the sales team by preparing quotes, processing orders, and following up on leads
• Participate in sales calls and customer meetings as needed
• Learn inventory control and conduct counts
• Gain understanding of warehouse operations and logistics
• Develop proficiency in Summit’s computer systems and tracking tools
• Work with multiple departments to ensure efficient operations and customer service

Skills

Product knowledge

Customer service

Inventory management

Operations

Technical skills

Job description

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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, and 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.

Role Summary

We’re looking for three things – an unwavering commitment to our customers, an unstoppable drive to exceed expectations and a relentless pursuit of excellence at every level. Our Summit Development Program offers you the opportunity to start a career in a $110billion, cutting-edge industry built on technical innovation.

The Path

In an accelerated career path like our Development Program the only barrier to your career advancement and professional development is you!Your job will be to learn about Summit, our industry, and our customers. We’ll give you all the tools and resources you need to succeed in your career in technical sales, logistics, or operations. You'll build a foundation over a 12–14-month period that will prepare you for a multitude of career pathsacross the company.

You’ll start your hands‑on training in logistics and warehousing to build a base knowledge needed for a successful sales or operations career.

The next phase of training will take you to our sales counter, providing you the opportunity to deepen your product knowledge while perfecting your sales skills and providing exceptional customer service. After the counter you will have the opportunity to rotate through other departments such as quotes, projects, and operations to name a few.

The last stop in your training will be on our inside sales team where you’ll work with customers and suppliers to ensure the right material arrives at the right time. You’ll expand your grasp of Summit’s product offerings and business while mastering Summit’s sales processes and systems.

Along the way, you'll complete a rigorous training schedule and program that will equip you with a knowledge of Summit's products, systems, processes, suppliers, and customers. You'll connect with other program participants across the business to support one another and complete group projects that will deliver value to Summit and its customers.

The Goal

Associates in the Development Program who have shown an ability to deliver on Summit’s commitment to integrity, respect for others, continuous improvement and exceptional customer service will build a foundation to prepare them for leadership roles in inside sales, outside sales, operations, and management.

Essential Job Functions

• Product Knowledge and Training:

• Learn about the wide range of products Summit distributes
• Understand product specifications, applications, and benefits

• Customer Service:

• Assist customers with inquiries, provide product information, and recommend appropriate products
• Develop strong customer relationships and handle customer issues or complaints effectively

• Support the sales team by preparing quotes, processing orders, and following up on sales leads

• Participate in sales calls and customer meetings as needed

• Inventory Management:

• Learn inventory control processes, including receiving, stocking, and shipping products
• Conduct regular inventory counts and assist in maintaining accurate inventory records

• Operations:

• Gain an understanding of warehouse operations, including logistics and supply chain management
• Assist in maintaining a clean and organized warehouse environment

• Technical Skills:

• Develop proficiency in using Summit’s computer systems
• Utilize technology to track orders, manage inventory, and support sales efforts

• Work closely with various departments, including sales, operations, other SDPs and customer service, to ensure efficient operations and customer