Sonepar Training for Emerging Professionals (STEP Associate) - Sales Development

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Viking Electric

Emerging Professionals Program - Sales Development 

Minneapolis, Minnesota

 

 

The Sonepar Training for Emerging Professionals Program is a dynamic, intensive program designed to educate, train, and develop skills in emerging talent to invigorate our workforce and support your success in establishing 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 9-month rotational program includes exposure to the 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 unique opportunity to present to our Executive Leadership team on key strategic organizational initiatives.

 

This program will begin in June 2025.

 

The core rotations of this program are:

• Warehouse/Logistics

• Inside Sales/Counter/Storeroom

• Projects & Quotations

• Sales/Digital Solutions/Marketing

 

In addition to your rotations, you will also experience:

• Team-building activities with fellow trainees

• All-expense paid travel to different company locations in fun places

• Enhanced understanding of our business through specialized training

 

What you will bring:

• A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree is required

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred

• Possess a desire for a career in Sales, Logistics, or Operations

• Outstanding verbal and written communication and skills

• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills

• Ability to multi-task, be flexible, and adapt to change

 

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Occasional lifting and pulling objects weighing up to 75 lbs.

• Forklift and stock picker trainer

• Mix of warehouse and office work environments

About Viking Electric and Sonepar USA

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