Summary Job title: Sales and Operations Trainee Job ID: 202560220004 Department: Price - RWE Location: UT-Price Description Summary: If you're looking for a career opportunity instead of just a job, CED is a great option. We’re a nationwide company offering competitive pay and benefits, while investing in your personal and professional development. Full time, paid training is provided to prepare you for success at our local profit center. You'll be part of a small, highly motivated team in an industry and company that is rapidly growing. We're looking for future leaders of our business! Job Overview The Sales Training Position is designed to teach the employee most functions of doing business in the Electrical Wholesale Industry. Candidates should expect to begin working in the warehouse, learning processes, products, and receiving inventory accurately. It is expected that the employee will also be responsible for representing the company to customers while making deliveries early in the training process. Other phases of training include counter sales, inside sales, and account management. By the end of the training, it is anticipated that the employee will become an asset to the team and will manage multiple accounts. This training will take 2-3 years to complete. We are looking for an individual who wants to win, is teachable, and can interact with others well. Reports to: Profit Center Manager Minimum Qualifications: Qualifications: + High School Diploma or GED + Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively with customers. + Know how to read a room. + A desire to win. + Basic understanding of sales principles and business relationships. + Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and grow within the organization. + Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also being capable of working independently. + Previous experience or coursework related to business development or sales management is advantageous but not required. Preferred Qualifications: Working Conditions: No remote work available. Work is on-site only. Conditions vary based on the trainee’s current segment of the training and may include warehouse, office, and external environments. Activities may include lifting, sorting, standing, possible extreme heat/cold conditions. Office activities may include sitting for extended periods. Some travel may be required. Supervisory Responsibilities: No Essential Job Functions: Job Purpose: Drive sales through prompt response to daily bid and quote requests. Manage orders and provide customers with solutions for technical, logistic and product issues. Responsible for releasing sales invoices and paying vendor invoices in a timely manner. Builds rapport with customers, coworkers and suppliers. Duties: The following is an example of a training schedule based on the needs of the store and abilities of the individual. Warehouse Training 6-9 weeks + + Safety and equipment operation; shipping/receiving; freight claims; paper processing; backorders; warehouse organization; product familiarity Counter Sales 5 months + + Product knowledge; customer interface and sales ability Operations 10 weeks + + Includes credit office, service center, and administration Inside Sales 6-7 months + + Phone sales techniques; develop job requirements; joint calls with outside salesmen Purchasing 2 months + + Inventory control (stock level); write-downs Outside Sales 12 months + + New and current account development with sales and GP goals CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran Compensation Range: The compensation range for this position is $19 to $22 hourly. Other Compensation: The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position: + Profit Sharing Benefits: Benefits available for this position are: + Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care for full-time positions + Life Insurance + 401(k) + Paid Sick Leave + Paid Holidays + Paid Vacation + Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching + Teledoc + Paid Pregnancy & New Parent Leave