Management Trainee Non Exempt
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 OR Eau Claire, WI. Candidates must be willing to relocate in elsewhere in Minnesota or western Wisconsin during and after the training program as we are growing quickly and anticipate opening up 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
Minimum Qualifications:
- 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 or western Wisconsin during and upon completion of the program
- Reliable transportation to and from work location
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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
Working Conditions:
- 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.
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Essential Job Functions:
- Learning all aspects of the CED business
- Customer service and sales
- Warehouse operations
- Attending classes in various locations
- Communicating both written and spoken in English.
CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran
Compensation Range: The compensation range for this position is $61000 to $65000 annually.
Other Compensation:
Benefits available for this position are:
- 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