CED Management Training Program - job 1 of 2

We are actively seeking exemplary self-starter candidates to join CED's competitive Management Training Program!

CED’s Management Training program is tailored to sales-minded candidates seeking management positions in an evolving industry. Management Trainees are taught every aspect of CED’s business in order to run their own multi-million-dollar location upon completion of the training.

On-the-job training lasts for 2-3 years and includes rotations in warehouse, counter sales, back office operations, financial statements, purchasing, inside sales, project management, inventory management and outside sales. Throughout the program, trainees attend multiple sessions focused on electrical products, sales, and management.

While the position provides real on the job training, there is also online training related to electrical systems, sales, and management. No prior industry experience is necessary, we give you the tools you need to know to be successful with CED. The ideal candidate possesses outstanding communication skills, is geographically flexible, and thrives in a fast paced, multi-faceted industry.

Starting Location: Columbia; Relocation required within South Carolina, Georgia, or Florida following 8-12 months of training.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Bachelor’s Degree - 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 during and upon completion of the program

PREFERRED SKILL & TRAITS:

· Sales Experience

· Problem Solving Skills

· Self-Motivated

· Competitive

· Team Player

· Desire to Succeed

· Strong Interpersonal & Communication Skills

· Superior Leadership skills

ABOUT US: With over 700 locations nationwide, CED has become one of the largest electrical distributors in the country since opening in 1957. We put power directly into the hands of managers at each of our locations, giving them the authority to make decisions best aligned with their city, clientele, and unique circumstances. Although each location operates like a small business, CED supports each one with the resources, funding, and tools to help them grow—they all have different names and serve different areas, but every location’s success is important to the future of CED. With an overarching culture based on empowerment of people, service, integrity, and reliability, CED is a financially sound, stable company with great opportunity for career growth.

TOTAL COMPENSATION RANGE:

$50,000-$65,000 Annually

BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K employer Match, PTO, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Life/ Disability Insurance, HSA, Dependent Care FSA

CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Columbia, SC: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person