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

Company: Sonepar USA
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: February 5, 2025

Job Description:

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STEP Program Associate - Emerging Professionals Sales Development Program

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Job type: Full time

Schedule: 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday (overtime may be available)

Hourly pay: $25.50/hour

**Compensation for this position includes hourly salary, short-term incentive bonus, and full benefits package offerings. The exact amount of base salary may vary based on experience and skills brought to the role.

This program will start in June



What You'll Do



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.

After the STEP program is completed, participants will be able to leverage their knowledge and skills within the local market by taking a position within that team.

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 Bring
  
  Requirements:
  
  
  
• A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree is required
  
• 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
  
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