Management Trainee – Non Exempt-DIV

Summary

Job title:

Management Trainee – Non Exempt-DIV

CED’s Management Training program is the company's flagship development program for future leaders and salespeople with the goal of managing one of our business locations.

On-the‑job training lasts for 2-3 years and includes rotations in warehouse, counter sales, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial statements, purchasing, inside sales, project management, inventory management and outside sales. Throughout the program, trainees attend multiple classes in the following areas: electrical products, sales and management.

Training classes are held throughout the country and facilitated by CED and its company partners. This training program helps to equip trainees to be future leaders of CED.

Please discuss starting locations with your recruiter. Primary starting location is Minneapolis, MN. Candidates must be willing to relocate elsewhere in Minnesota after the training program as we are growing quickly and anticipate opening new locations in Minnesota soon. This position will not be permanently located in Minneapolis and could have temporary assignments out of state.

Reports to:

Training Manager

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Bachelor’s Degree (business preferred) – will consider related experience in lieu of degree
• Current, valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Authorization to work in the United States (without requiring work authorization sponsorship by CED now or in the future)
• Ability and willingness to relocate in Minnesota during and upon completion of the program

• Strong negotiation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software
• Sales experience
• Leadership/management experience in a formal setting
• Experience in a blue‑collar work environment
• Detail oriented
• Ability to solve problems quickly and effectively
• Must be a self‑starter who can handle a heavy volume of work and be able to handle multiple tasks at the same time

• 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, and 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.

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

The compensation range for this position is $61,000 to $65,000 annually.

• Bonus
• Profit Sharing

• Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision Care for full‑time positions
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching
• Teledoc
• Paid Pregnancy & New Parent Leave

CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability | Veteran