HOME OUR STORY INDUSTRIES OPPORTUNITIES CONNECT Opportunities We’re looking for motivated self-starters to join CED teams all over the country. Are you up for it? CONNECT AND APPLY WITH US MANAGERS SALES OPERATIONS SUPPORT INTERNSHIPS DIRECT YOUR CURRENT Managers Run a location like it is your own business. You set your go-to-market strategy, hire and manage your people, select your inventory and steer the current, all with the financial, expertise and resource support from CED. CONTROL YOUR FUTURE Management Training Program Join our competitive management training program that sets you on the path to run your own location. Our management training program teaches top candidates every skill for every job in each facet of our fast-paced, profitable industry. We take you into the heart of what we do through a five phase, 2 to 3 year structured rotational program that’s tailored to meet your learning needs and set you up with all the tools to successfully manage your own location. Having such a well rounded management training program prepares each individual not only with the knowledge base of products or functionality of the profit centers, but also with customer service skills, networking, and even time management that is necessary for our future success. Katie Management Trainee Warehouse Training Duration: 6 Weeks Start on the bustling ground floor as you get to know the CED team and our products. You’ll learn how to safely operate equipment, ship and receive inventory, process paperwork, handle back orders and organize a warehouse. PHASE 1 Counter Sales Training Duration: 6 months This phase focuses on revving up your product knowledge while developing your customer service skills. You will dive deeper into understanding product application and work at the forefront of our business. PHASE 2 Operations Training Duration: 4-6 weeks Learn what happens behind the scenes to allow CED products to touch every home, business and development property in the country. You'll learn the ins and outs of our credit office, service center and administration. PHASE 3 Customer Service Training Duration: 8 months Inside Sales: Relationships are critical to this business, so we'll arm you with techniques to master phone sales and joint calls with outside salespeople. We'll teach you how to interpret blueprints, understand job project management and to bid and quote jobs. Purchasing: You'll learn how purchasing decisions are made and executed, as well as controlling inventory, write downs, and supplier returns. PHASE 4 Outside Sales Training Duration: roughly 12 months In the final phase of CED's training program, you'll be in the field, incorporating everything you've learned to build contacts, make sales and grow market share. By the time you graduate from the program, you'll understand how to capitalize on the skills and resources you've developed. PHASE 5 VIEW MANAGER TRAINING PROGRAM LISTINGS Sales The power is in your hands as the manager of a CED location. You set your strategy, you hire your people, you select your inventory—and you get to do it all with the financial expertise and resources of CED backing you up. Our competitive manager training program immerses candidates in the electrical distribution industry to get them ready for a career and places them at one of our locations upon graduation. Similarly, our sales professionals have the freedom and flexibility to conduct business in whatever way works best for them. You’re on the front lines, connecting with customers and communicating their options to help them succeed. Sales positions at CED include outside sales, inside sales, counter sales and technical specialists. Outside Sales Inside Sales Counter Sales Technical and Services Specialists “The CED sales training program provided the pathway to transform me from a new hire into a sales professional. You will emerge ready to hit your market and develop a profitable territory.” James, Sales Operations These are the folks who make our day-to-day operations run as smoothly and effectively as possible. There are multiple operational roles available encompassing everything from warehouse management to product delivery to purchasing. Candidates who excel in operational roles are detail-oriented, organized, efficient and work well with others. If that sounds like you, consider applying for one of our operations roles around the country and running the important behind-the-scenes work at CED. Warehouse Delivery Operations Management Purchasing Internal Support Services Without the help of hundreds of support personnel, CED couldn’t operate. Our support staff consists of individuals working in credit, IT, payroll, risk management, marketing and resource and program support. They’re responsible for providing specialized guidance in their area of expertise to help support location managers in running a successful, customer service-driven profit centers. Our credit team is especially important in serving customers by managing the credit extension and collection processes in our locations. Applicants to our credit training program will work alongside experienced credit managers to learn all aspects of financial management in the electrical wholesale industry. The program (2–3 years) details the intricacies of administering CED’s credit policy through proficiency in financial review, collection management, protecting company assets, problem solving, negotiations and utilizing construction lien and bond laws. VIEW INTERNAL SUPPORT JOB LISTINGS Marketing Credit Audit IT Payroll Fleet Loss Control “ My choice to continue working with CED was an easy one. For driven, motivated people who like to challenge themselves, and continuously improve and learn, CED is the perfect company. I look forward to beginning the Management Training Program in January. “ Ty, Intern Internships Looking to get a head start in a lucrative career? CED offers competitive paid internships for college students. Our intern program takes you inside our industry and provides you with a unique insight into CED’s day-to-day operations, culture and career opportunities. Watch and learn from CED’s top entrepreneurial minds, while having the opportunity to make a lasting impact. The internship will gives hands on experience over what it takes to be successful in our industry. REQUESTING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION CED will provide reasonable accommodation in the application process, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using this website or participating in the hiring process due to your disability and need accommodation, you may email us at: admin@mydistributorjobs.com [Please use “Accommodation Request” as the subject line of your email. OR, call us at 972-693-5395.] Flip The Switch Ready to make a move toward an exciting and rewarding career path? It’s as easy as flipping a switch! Just click the button below to contact CED today and talk about an opportunity near you. CONNECT WITH US Quick Links Benefits FAQ Privacy Policy Terms of Use Contact Info careerinfo@ced.com Social Media #STEERTHECURRENT CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer | Disability and Veteran. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: view here. 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