Management Trainee Program
CED
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About the Role
The Management Training Program at CED/Columbia Electric Supply is a comprehensive, 24-month rotational development program designed to build the next generation of leaders. This highly structured experience prepares individuals for long-term success, with the ultimate goal of becoming a top B2B sales leader or running your own business within CED. Trainees will gain hands-on exposure to all facets of the industrial automation industry, including Cybersecurity, Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Solar & Sustainability, and more, developing both technical foundation and business acumen.
Key Responsibilities
- Learning all aspects of the CED business
- Attending classes in various locations
- Communicating – both written and spoken – in English
Program Focus Areas
- Electrical and Automation Fundamentals
- Warehouse Operations
- Supplier Product Training
- Customer Inventory Management
- B2B Sales & Relationship Development
- Corporate Administration
- IT Systems
- Quality Assurance
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor's degree (grad by start date, or in pursuit for interns)
- Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle
- Ability to walk and/or sit for 8-10 hours a day
- Lift boxes and other objects up to 40 lbs
- Self-starter
- Superior organizational skills
- Willing to adapt to business and customer needs
Qualifications
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Working Conditions
- In-person at the local profit center location
- Team environment with multifaceted groups and personnel
- Conditions vary based on the trainee’s current segment, including warehouse, office, and external environments.
- Activities may include lifting, sorting, standing, and possible extreme heat/cold conditions.
- Office segments may include sitting for extended periods.
- Some travel (car and air) may be involved.
Compensation
- $60,000-$65,000 annually
- Profit Sharing
Benefits
- Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care for full-time positions
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching