Sonepar Training for Emerging Professionals (STEP) Program

Are you ready for your next career opportunity?

At Cooper Electric successful associates drive our mindset of adapt, dare, and learn. Our associates are encouraged to lead innovation, embrace technology-driven solutions, and thrive in an environment that promotes personal and professional growth.  You will be empowered to create best-in-class business strategies and contribute to a customer-centric environment that delivers outstanding results.

 

The Sonepar Training for Emerging Professionals Program (STEP) is a (12-Month) dynamic, intensive rotational program designed to educate, train, and develop skills in emerging professionals and help establish your career. You will get hands on experience in every aspect of our business through on-the-job, e-learning, subject matter expert training, and residency trips. This rotational program includes exposure to site and corporate operations, sales strategies, processes, procurement, project management, E-Commerce, and the Sonepar USA and our Operating Companies’ business philosophy. At the conclusion of this dynamic program, you will have the opportunity to present to our Executive Leadership team on key strategic organizational initiatives.  

 

Do you want to work for a Global Leader? Are you a driven self-starter? Is being a part of a company culture that values Performance, People, Customers and Sustainability important to you? Our program provides the ability to grow your career within our organization, participate in special assignments and gain business acumen through mentor programs. This program will begin in June 2024.  

 

The core rotations of this program are: 

• Warehouse/Logistics 

• inside Sales/Counter/Storeroom 

• Projects & Quotations 

• Marketing/Digital Solutions/E-Commerce 

• Outside Sales/Specialty Track  

 

In addition to your rotations, you will also experience: 

• Team-Building activities with fellow emerging professionals  

• All-expense paid travel to different company locations  

• Enhanced understanding of our business through specialized training 

 

Basic Qualifications 

• A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, or related degree preferred 

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 

• Possess an enthusiastic/self-starter attitude 

• Excellent communication, time management and leadership skills 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Flexible and adaptable team player 

 

Sonepar STEP Program Overview

Why work for Cooper Electric?

At Cooper Electric, we are Powered by Difference. As a Sonepar company we have local roots and global reach.  We thrive on the diversity of our associates and the various ways that each of us contributes to our successes.  What keeps us at the forefront of progress? Our people. No matter where you work or who you are, you will be encouraged to push boundaries, expand your industry experience, and elevate your career.

 

Our Competitive Benefits? 

Our full-time associates can participate in competitive medical plans which include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, long and short-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance programs, and employee discounts.  We offer a generous paid time off plan as well as paid holidays.

 

About Cooper Electric

For over 50 years, Cooper Electric has provided the New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania markets with expert electrical supplies, service capabilities, and innovative solutions. Cooper Electric was established in 1961 as a family-owned business.  In 1999 Cooper Electric became a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately held electrical distributor.  Today, Copper Electric continues to expand our capabilities and become one of the finest electrical supply distributors in the United States

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 
Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status