Sonepar Training for Emerging Professionals (STEP) Program

Own Your Expertise, And Your Future 

At Capital Electric, we embrace what makes us unique. As a company with local roots and global reach, we thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to our success. What keeps us at the forefront of progress? Our people. No matter where they work or who they are, we trust in their individual skills and qualities and give them everything they need to reach their full potential.  

Sonepar Training for Emerging Professionals (STEP) Program 

 

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 

We offer excellent training, career advancement opportunities, and a competitive compensation package to include vacation time, sick time, full health benefits, 401(k) and more. Capital Electric is an EEO Employer.

 

About Us:

Capital Electric is The Electrical Distributor of Choice in the Mid-Atlantic region and a proud member of the Sonepar family. Capital Electric delivers excellence in service, products from the finest lighting and electrical manufacturers, extensive application expertise, and customized, comprehensive solutions to our customers.  Altogether, we serve customers in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia from over 70 locations and from our central distribution center and company headquarters in Upper Marlboro, MD.

Capital Electric is also part of the Sonepar family, an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in B-to-B distribution of electrical products, solutions and related services. Sonepar entered the US in 1998 and continues to grow due to strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Today, Sonepar serves the market through a network of companies with over 400 locations nationwide.

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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