Job Description

Looking for an IN PERSON work environment with room for growth in management and sales? Want to join a growing, industry leading company?

CED's Management Training Program in our 3E Division is a multi-phase leadership program for those with a desire to lead people and influence the direction of a business. We offer paid training over 2-2.5 years and prepare our candidates to take over management of a profit center location in Iowa at the end of their training. Great opportunity for recent college graduates as well as someone looking to make a change and start out in a new industry.

Management Trainee Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree Required (business preferred) Candidates need to be local or planning to relocate to Davenport, IA with additional relocation in Iowa (or Nebraska if desired) during the program. This position does not keep you in Davenport long term. Strong communication and leadership skills Ability to take direction and feedback Sales ability/experience is strongly preferred Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

Management Trainee Responsibilities / Duties:

2-2.5 years paid training provided Each trainee's development is a combination of mentoring primarily via on-the-job training, supplemented by classroom and home-study training. By taking time with the training program and putting candidates through all positions within a profit center, they are well prepared to take over management of a profit center at the end of their training. Individuals should be self-motivated, sales oriented, geographically flexible, and possess an entrepreneurial spirit. Trainees will also travel to various vendor training across the US as well as attend classroom sessions at our Service Center in TX. (2-3 trips per year, approximately)
Training topics include:

Business Management Sales/Business Development Operations Electrical Supply Knowledge Warehouse Operations Supplier Product Seminars Counter Sales Inventory Control Purchasing Customer Relations
We are looking for people who aren't afraid of a fast paced and sales-oriented environment and have a desire to grow one of our business locations. Individuals should be self-motivated, sales oriented, geographically flexible, and possess an entrepreneurial spirit.

A 4 year degree is required--business related strongly preferred.

Starting location: Davenport, IA or Cedar Rapids, IA. Relocation required in Iowa (or Nebraska if desired) after the 1st year with employer provided moving package.

This position will not be in Davenport long term.

CED is a growing, nationwide company with over 750 locations. We are expanding our business in many locations and offer an incredible way to jumpstart your career or transition to a role with more focus on sales and real business management.

CED/3E is an Equal Opportunity/Disability/Veteran Employer.

No third party recruiters will be used to fill this position

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $61,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid parental leave Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Vision insurance
Application Question(s):

Can you regularly lift 50 pounds? Are you willing to relocate to another 3E location in Iowa after the first year of training?
Education:

Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)
Willingness to travel:

25% (Required)
Work Location: In person