Sales Trainee

There’s a Place for You at Capital

A career at Capital Electric 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. Capital Electric 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 in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, and 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. Within Capital Electric, 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.

Sales Trainee

Sterling, VA

 

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an entry level Sales Trainee for our branch in Sterling, VA.  You will gain valuable experience working in multiple departments providing the opportunity to learn the electrical distribution business from the ground up.  We are seeking someone who is interested in pursuing a career and are willing to devote the time and effort necessary to learn the business.  As a trainee, you will start out working in the inventory, putting away and picking product to be shipped to customers, also delivering product to customers throughout the area. The goal is to prepare you for the next step in your career path in sales or operations for Capital.

 

 

Qualifications & Benefits

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Experience using MS Office is a plus
• Knowledge of electrical supplies is a plus
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

 

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
• Professional and personal development programs

• 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.

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