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

Sonepar USA Inc
United States, Minnesota, Rochester
5033 Commercial Drive Southwest (Show on map)
Nov 06, 2024

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Viking Electric

Emerging Professionals Program Associate - Sales Development Program

Rochester, Minnesota

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.

This program will begin inJune 2025.

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 will bring:



  • A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree is required
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred
  • 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


About Viking Electric and Sonepar USA

Our Competitive Benefits < Click this link review a complete listing of benefits offered.

Learn more about Viking Electric's history, mission, vision and values on our Company Website.

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Check out our YouTube Careers Playlist to see Viking Electric associates in action.

For more information on Sonepar, visit soneparusa.com

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 identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com.

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Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision


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