STEP Associate (Sonepar Training for Emerging Professionals

There’s a Place for You at North Coast

A career at North Coast is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. North Coast offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout Oregon, Montana, Alaska, Washington and we are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

 

Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. North Coast we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

 

To learn more about being a Delivery Driver at North Coast Electric: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lKAP744N1c

To learn more about being a Wire Cutter at North Coast Electric: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52gQbztNw_M

To learn more about being a Warehouse Associate at North Coast Electric: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuuhrjSEH2A

 

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 2026.

 

The core rotations of this program are:

• Warehouse/Logistics

• Inside Sales/Counter

• 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 required

• 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

 

Salary & Compensation:

• This position is an exempt position and not subject to overtime.
• Pay is $80,168.40 annually.

 

What We Offer You

 

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus

• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

 

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

 

Learn More About Us

 

Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we’re “Powering Progress for Future Generations.” https://www.facebook.com/ncelectric