Sales and Management Trainee

CED/Columbia Electric Supply Sales and Business Leadership Trainee

Now Hiring Across 17+ Locations Across the Pacific Northwest

For candidates who are energetic self-starters, the Sales and Business Leadership Training Program is a comprehensive, 24-month rotational development program designed to build the next generation of leaders. This highly structured experience prepares individuals for long-term success, with the ultimate goal of becoming a top B2B sales leader or running your own business within CED.

Throughout the program, trainees gain hands-on exposure to all facets of the industrial automation industry, including IT/Networking, Cybersecurity, Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Solar & Sustainability, and more developing both technical foundation and business acumen.

This challenging, multi-phase rotational program requires a strong commitment and offers immersive experience across key areas of the business, including Electrical and Automation Fundamentals, Warehouse Operations, Supplier Product Training, Customer Inventory Management, B2B Sales & Relationship Development, Corporate Administration, IT Systems, and Quality Assurance.

Development is driven through a combination of real-world, on-the-job experience and formal classroom training, supported by mentorship from experienced leaders. Successful candidates are self-motivated, sales-driven, geographically flexible, and bring a strong entrepreneurial mindset.

Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc.

In 1957, the two locations of the Electric Corporation of San Francisco became CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC. CED has since expanded into a coast-to-coast network of sales and distribution warehouses with more than 600 locations nationwide. The CED management philosophy allows each manager to operate an independent business or “Profit Center” by remaining sensitive to local customers’ needs while still benefiting from the advantages afforded to a national distributor.

Managers are guided by the principles of “service, integrity and reliability.”

REPORTS TO: PC Manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree (grad by start date, or in pursuit for interns)
• Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to walk and/or sit for 8-10 hours a day
• Lift boxes and other objects up to 40 lbs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong written and oral communication skills

ADDITIONAL

COMPETENCIES:

• Superior organizational skills
• Willing to adapt to business and customer needs

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• In person at the local profit center location
• Team environment with multifaceted groups and personnel

Conditions vary based on the trainee’s current segment of the training and will include warehouse, office and external environments. During some segments, activities will include lifting, sorting, standing, possible extreme heat/cold conditions. Office segments may include sitting for extended periods. Various segments will include some travel – both by car and by air.

COMPENSATION:

The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position:

$55,000-$65,000 annually

Profit Sharing

BENEFITS:

• Insurance
  - Medical, Dental, Vision Care for full-time positions
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Learning all aspects of the CED business
• Attending classes in various locations
• Communicating – both written and spoken – in English

NOTE: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties or responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned at any time; with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
- Disability | Veteran