Sales/Operations Trainee
Looking to impact a growing, nationwide company? Craving an IN PERSON work environment? CED's Sales/Operations Trainee position teaches you everything you need to know to find success in an inside or outside sales position in the Midwest.
CED is a growing, nationwide company with over 700 locations. We are expanding our business in many locations and offer an incredible way to begin your career or transition into a sales role.
This entry-level position in Sales and Operations allows the successful candidate to learn the electrical wholesale business through experiencing every aspect of one of our “profit center” business units. This position has upward mobility and an opportunity to make a tangible impact on a growing business. During a 12-18 month paid training period, you will learn the skills you need to greatly contribute to a growing business and take on increasing responsibility.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Inside Sales
- Customer Service
- Developing Product Knowledge
- Inventory Management
- Process Improvement
- Warehouse Operations
- Purchasing
- Accounting Operations
- Digital Initiatives (Customer Portal Maintenance, Mobile App, etc.)
Qualities of a Successful Candidate:
- Excellent communication skills (verbal/written)
- Willingness to take on a variety of tasks
- Entrepreneurial minded
- Desire to grow sales and maximize profitability
- Comfortable in a warehouse setting
- Strong leadership
Typical Work Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-4pm
Hiring Locations: Various in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Minnesota--contact your recruiter for more specifics
Wages vary per hiring market
Benefits:
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Healthcare, Dental, Vision
- Matching 401K
- Paid Parental Leave
- Sick Pay
- No weekend work!
Consolidated Electrical Distributors provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.