Sonepar Training For Emerging Professionals (STEP) Program - - Sonepar
Davenport, IA
About the Job
At Springfield Electric, we take great pride in our associates' passion,
knowledge and experience. 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. Whether you're just starting your career or have
built up your expertise over the years, we trust our people's skills and
give them the tools they need to reach their full potential.
Since 1929, Springfield Electric has focused on providing value to each
customer throughout the electrical supply chain. The company has strategically
expanded to include distribution centers throughout the Midwest, including
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Missouri, to better serve all customers
locally and internationally. Today, Springfield Electric strives to continue
the legacy of delivering exceptional customer service and value to the markets
As a part of Sonepar, a worldwide leader in electrical distribution, we
have a global reach that allows us to offer excellent benefits and develop
innovative solutions, while maintaining our strong local roots and
close-knit culture.
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 part of a company culture that values performance, people, customers
and sustainability important to you? Our program provides you the ability to
grow your career within our organization, participate in special
assignments, and gain business acumen through mentor programs. Must be
willing to relocate to a branch location in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri,
Iowa, Ohio, or Kentucky upon completion of the program.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Meet the established sales objectives for respective Branch location,
including following sales leads, engaging customers, demonstrating product
knowledge, and processing and fulfilling orders.
Engage in tactical learning of warehouse operations and logistics.
Analyze sales data against general market conditions in order to identify
sales opportunities and assess the strengths and weaknesses of the
competition.
Train and demonstrate the usage of Company products for customers based on
identified customer needs, product quality and features, and in
fulfillment of the Company commitment to service.
Build relationships with key vendors in assigned markets to promote vendor
products and develop marketing strategies.
Acquire and demonstrate knowledge of Company pricing, purchasing, and
finance programs for representation to customers and senior Company
leadership.
Maintain open lines of communication with customers and Company technical
support to ensure the attainment of sales objectives.
Manage various projects by developing an in-depth understanding of customer
business needs and leveraging internal and external partnerships to deliver
products and services.
Research key strategic organizational initiatives and prepare presentations
for the Company Executive Leadership team.
Minimum Qualifications
A four year college degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Business Administration,
Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, or a related
degree from an accredited institution
Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred
Ability o read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals,
professional journals, technical procedures, blueprints, or governmental
regulations.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from small
groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to perform math functions representative of the job such as;
addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of
measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals and metric
scales; computing rate, ratio, and percentages and to draw and interpret
bar graphs; calculating figures and amounts such as discounts, interest,
commissions, and proportions.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral,
diagram, or schedule form.
Why work for Springfield Electric?
At Springfield Electric, we take great pride in being Powered by Difference.
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. Whether you're just starting your career or have built up your
expertise over the years, we can provide opportunities to expand your
industry experience and help take our business to another level.
Our Competitive Benefits?
401K Plan, Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and
vision), Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Personal, Paid Holidays,
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee
Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Long-term
and Short-term Disability, Life Insurance and a Definitive Career Path.
About Springfield Electric
Since 1929, Springfield Electric has focused on providing value to each
customer throughout the electrical supply chain. The company has strategically
expanded to include distribution centers throughout the Midwest, including
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Missouri, to better serve all customers
locally and internationally. Today, Springfield Electric strives to continue
the legacy of delivering exceptional customer service and value to the markets
we serve. As a part of Sonepar, a worldwide leader in electrical
distribution, we have a global reach that allows us to offer excellent
benefits and develop innovative solutions, while maintaining our strong
knowledge and experience. 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. Whether you're just starting your career or have
built up your expertise over the years, we trust our people's skills and
give them the tools they need to reach their full potential.
Since 1929, Springfield Electric has focused on providing value to each
customer throughout the electrical supply chain. The company has strategically
expanded to include distribution centers throughout the Midwest, including
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Missouri, to better serve all customers
locally and internationally. Today, Springfield Electric strives to continue
the legacy of delivering exceptional customer service and value to the markets
As a part of Sonepar, a worldwide leader in electrical distribution, we
have a global reach that allows us to offer excellent benefits and develop
innovative solutions, while maintaining our strong local roots and
close-knit culture.
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 part of a company culture that values performance, people, customers
and sustainability important to you? Our program provides you the ability to
grow your career within our organization, participate in special
assignments, and gain business acumen through mentor programs. Must be
willing to relocate to a branch location in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri,
Iowa, Ohio, or Kentucky upon completion of the program.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Meet the established sales objectives for respective Branch location,
including following sales leads, engaging customers, demonstrating product
knowledge, and processing and fulfilling orders.
Engage in tactical learning of warehouse operations and logistics.
Analyze sales data against general market conditions in order to identify
sales opportunities and assess the strengths and weaknesses of the
competition.
Train and demonstrate the usage of Company products for customers based on
identified customer needs, product quality and features, and in
fulfillment of the Company commitment to service.
Build relationships with key vendors in assigned markets to promote vendor
products and develop marketing strategies.
Acquire and demonstrate knowledge of Company pricing, purchasing, and
finance programs for representation to customers and senior Company
leadership.
Maintain open lines of communication with customers and Company technical
support to ensure the attainment of sales objectives.
Manage various projects by developing an in-depth understanding of customer
business needs and leveraging internal and external partnerships to deliver
products and services.
Research key strategic organizational initiatives and prepare presentations
for the Company Executive Leadership team.
Minimum Qualifications
A four year college degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Business Administration,
Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, or a related
degree from an accredited institution
Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred
Ability o read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals,
professional journals, technical procedures, blueprints, or governmental
regulations.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from small
groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to perform math functions representative of the job such as;
addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of
measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals and metric
scales; computing rate, ratio, and percentages and to draw and interpret
bar graphs; calculating figures and amounts such as discounts, interest,
commissions, and proportions.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral,
diagram, or schedule form.
Why work for Springfield Electric?
At Springfield Electric, we take great pride in being Powered by Difference.
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. Whether you're just starting your career or have built up your
expertise over the years, we can provide opportunities to expand your
industry experience and help take our business to another level.
Our Competitive Benefits?
401K Plan, Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and
vision), Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Personal, Paid Holidays,
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee
Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Long-term
and Short-term Disability, Life Insurance and a Definitive Career Path.
About Springfield Electric
Since 1929, Springfield Electric has focused on providing value to each
customer throughout the electrical supply chain. The company has strategically
expanded to include distribution centers throughout the Midwest, including
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Missouri, to better serve all customers
locally and internationally. Today, Springfield Electric strives to continue
the legacy of delivering exceptional customer service and value to the markets
we serve. As a part of Sonepar, a worldwide leader in electrical
distribution, we have a global reach that allows us to offer excellent
benefits and develop innovative solutions, while maintaining our strong
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