Management Trainee Program
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Launch Your Sales Leadership Career with CED!
Location:
Starting location Kent, WA.Multiple openings across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana.
Compensation
Start Date: Flexible, based on candidate availability.
Job Type:
- Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Day Shift | 45hrs.
- Why Build Your Career at CED?Career Growth & Leadership Development - Own your path to running a multi-million dollar business.
- Entrepreneurial Autonomy - Make real business decisions that drive results.
- Profit Sharing - Enjoy the rewards of your success as you grow with us.
- CED's Management Trainee Program is not your average "sit-and-watch" development track. Over the course of 2 to 2.5 years, you'll rotate through every critical part of our business, from warehouse logistics to financial forecasting to customer sales strategy.
- At the end of the program, you'll be prepared to lead your own CED location where you'll:
- Hire and manage a team
- Build lasting customer relationships
- Develop inventory and sales strategies
- Drive your market's growth with the full support and resources of a privately held leader in electrical distribution
What Will You Learn?? Business Operations: Inventory control, purchasing, warehouse and counter sales? Financial Acumen: Forecasting, budgeting, accounts receivable and payable? Sales & Account Management: Building relationships and creating customer solutions? Leadership & Strategy: Team development, market analysis, decision-making authority
You'll also attend hands-on product training, sales workshops, and management strategy sessions to round out your skills.
Who Thrives Here?
This is not a desk job - it's a career launchpad for future business managers.
Sales-minded, competitive go-getters
People who love autonomy and decision-making
Natural leaders with outstanding communication skills
Flexible, eager-to-relocate professionals seeking a real career path
Bachelor's degree (any field - we'll train you on the rest)
Willingness to relocate within the Pacific Northwest once during the program and again upon completing training
A self-starter attitude with entrepreneurial drive
Strong work ethic and team leadership potential
Valid U.S. driver's license with acceptable driving record
Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications:
- Sales, retail, or customer service experience
- Leadership roles in school, sports, or work
- Organizational and problem-solving skills
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Disability and Life Insurance 401(k) with Employer MatchPaid Vacation, Sick Time, and HolidaysHSA and Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development TrainingCED is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran Status.