Sales and Business Development Intern

CED/Royal Industrial Solutions Sales and Business Leadership Intern

For those candidates who are energetic self-starters, the Sales and Business Leadership Internship Program is a highly structured crash course designed to expose candidates to our Sales and Leadership Trainee position in a 3-month period. Throughout the internship program, candidates are exposed to all aspects of the electrical distribution and industrial automation field, including but not limited to technical sales, IT/OT Networks, Cyber Security, Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Energy & Sustainability, and much more.

This rotational program requires a strong commitment from each participant and encompasses Electrical and Automation Fundamentals, Warehouse Operations, Supplier Product Seminars, Customer Inventory Control, Sales & Interpersonal Skills, Sales and Customer Relations, Information Technology, and Quality Assurance. Each intern's development is a combination of mentoring via on-the-job, classroom, and home-study training. Individuals should be self-motivated, sales-oriented, geographically flexible, and possess an entrepreneurial spirit. Along with the rotational aspects of the internship, the program will also include one or more special projects that directly impact the business, varying depending on the needs of the business.

About 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 700 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.” Royal Industrial Solution is a segment of CED that is focused in the industrial market.

REPORTS TO: PC Manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
 

• Bachelor's degree (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:

• Self-starter
• 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 compensation range for this position is $20.00 to $23.00 hourly

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: Because positions may evolve due to the needs of the business, this job description may not list all essential functions and is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties, or responsibilities. Other essential functions, duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned at any time; with or without notice.

CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran