Sales and Business Development

CED/Royal Industrial Solutions Sales and Business Leadership TraineeNow Hiring Across Southern & Central California:Santa Maria • Bakersfield • Ventura • Burbank • Santa Clarita • RiversideFor those candidates who are energetic self-starters, the Sales and Business Leadership Training Program is a highly structured development course designed to develop future leaders, with the long-term goal of becoming a top sales leader or running your own business within CED. Throughout the training program, candidates are exposed to all aspects of the industrial automation field including but not limited to IT/Network, Cyber Security, Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Solar and Sustainability, and much more.This challenging rotational program requires a strong commitment from each participant and encompasses, but is not limited to, Electrical and Automation Fundamentals, Warehouse Operations, Supplier Product Seminars, Customer Inventory Control, B2B Sales & Interpersonal Skills, Corporate Administrative Exposure Customer Relations, Information Technology, and Quality Assurance. Each trainee’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.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 800 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.”REPORTS TO: PC ManagerMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree (grad by start date, or in pursuit for interns)Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicleAbility to walk and/or sit for 8-10 hours a dayLift boxes and other objects up to 40 lbsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Strong written and oral communication skillsADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES:Self-starterSuperior organizational skillsWilling to adapt to business and customer needsWORKING CONDITIONS:In person at the local profit center locationTeam environment with multifaceted groups and personnelConditions 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 $60,000.00 to $70,000.00 annuallyBENEFITS: Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care for full-time positionsDisability InsuranceLife Insurance401(k)Paid Sick LeavePaid HolidaysPaid VacationHealth Savings Account (HSA) and matchingTeledocPaid Pregnancy & New Parent LeaveOTHER COMPENSATION:The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position:BonusProfit SharingPaid travelSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NOESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Learning all aspects of the CED businessAttending classes in various locationsCommunicating – both written and spoken – in EnglishNOTE: 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.