Intern

Summary

Job title: Intern

Job ID: ~~~

Department: Minneapolis - CED

Location: MN-Minneapolis

Description

Summary

Our internship is designed for candidates who are sales oriented and interested in sales or management. Our 10-12 week internship is paid and will provide candidates a working knowledge of the industry by exposing them to all aspects of the electrical distribution field through a combination of mentoring and on-the-job training. The program requires a strong commitment from each participant and encompasses, but is not limited to, warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, counter sales, sales and interpersonal skills, customer relations and CED business philosophy. Our interns will have the opportunity to work on special projects such as market sales or customer analysis, as well as, other projects custom designed by the management team and the intern. Managers will make an effort to provide structure, but internship objectives will be adjusted based on real business needs and the interests and abilities of the successful candidate(s). Ideal candidates will desire a future full time position in sales/management.

Reports to: Profit Center Manager

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Current, valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

• Authorization to work in the United States (without requiring work authorization sponsorship by CED now or in the future)

• Pursuing a 4-year degree with anticipated graduation by June, 2026.

• Regular and consistent attendance

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong negotiation skills

• Comfortable working at least 40% of the time in a warehouse setting

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software

• Detail oriented

• Ability to solve problems

• Must be a self-starter who can handle a heavy volume of work and be able to handle multiple tasks at the same time

Working Conditions

Conditions vary based on the intern's current segment of the training and will include warehouse, office and external environments. During some segments, activities will include lifting, sorting, standing, possible extreme heat/cold conditions. Office segments may include sitting for extended periods.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Essential Job Functions

• Learning all aspects of the CED business

• Communicating - both written and spoken - in English.

CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran

Compensation Range

The compensation range for this position is $17 to $20 hourly.