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Distribution Trainee

 

Distribution Trainee - Central  and Southern Illinois

We are currently recruiting for a Distribution Trainee in Central and Southern Illinois (Peoria, Bloomington, Decatur, Effingham, or Mount Vernon) . Successful Kirby Risk team members exhibit high levels of commitment, an outstanding work ethic, resourcefulness, willingness to give and receive feedback, and an undeniable desire to learn. If you are ready to be rewarded for your hard work in developing these qualities, consider a career with Kirby Risk Electrical Supply.

Your career with Kirby Risk begins with the KR Distribution Trainee program. This extensive 12-month development program will include a combination of coaching, exposure to key operations, sales support roles, and location/customer visits. After successful completion of the KR Distribution Trainee program, you will be given the opportunity to fill a management, Account Management, Inside Sales, or Project Manager level role.

The KR Distribution Trainee Program

  • The 12-month program focused on work-life experiences, coaching, and foundational educational courses
  • Extensive training on Kirby Risk distributed products through industry-based, self-guided product knowledge training, manufacturer training, and plant tours
  • Complete training on KR service capabilities through operations and logistics work-life experiences
  • Introduction to KR customers through sales and customer work-life experiences
  • Skill building in cross-functional (teams and markets) sales support roles, leading to success in meeting customer service and sales objectives
  • Additional Project based work-life experiences
  • Opportunity to gain valuable experience in various KR locations
  • Extensive coaching and use of an assessment-based feedback system

Requirements of a Distribution Trainee candidate:

  1. Relocation to an assigned Kirby Risk location after completion of the program
  2. Residency in the assigned base location city during the program
  3. Work in and travel to assigned KR locations during the program
  4. Four-year degree in Engineering, Business, Sales/Marketing, or Industrial Distribution preferred; completion of other degrees considered
  5. Military experience considered in lieu of degree
  6. Proven pre-degree sales or customer service experience
  7. Has a valid driver's license

How to apply: 

To be considered for this position, please send your resume and a cover letter to dllewellyn@kirbyrisk.com.

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We will acknowledge all resumes received via email and respond to requests for help to complete your application.

Please note: You must have legal status that enables you to work in the U.S. We cannot obtain sponsorship. To be considered for a role, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Please get to know us at www.kirbyrisk.com. or via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kirby-risk/

 

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