
Emerging Professional June Start
MILWAUKEE, WIFull-time$55K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Viking Electric’s STEP Associate program is a 12-month rotational development program for recent college graduates. Associates gain hands-on experience across warehouse operations, sales, project management, marketing, and corporate functions, complete business projects, and participate in professional development. The program includes a strategic capstone project with executive leadership and is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS: There's a Place for You at Viking Electric. A career at Viking Electric is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Viking Electric https://www.vikingelectric.com/about offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building - you can find it here. We operate throughout the Midwest and are part of the Sonepar group, the world's #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe. Being "Powered by Difference" means we respect and value diverse perspectives. At Viking Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career. Emerging Professional Program Associate (STEP) Location:Milwaukee, WI Job Type:Full-Time Schedule:Monday-Friday, standard business hours with occasional travel as required Compensation:$55,000 annually Ready to build a career, not just find a job? Viking Electric's STEP Program (Sonepar Training for Emerging Professionals) is a 12-month rotational development program designed for recent college graduates who want hands-on experience, professional development, and exposure to multiple business functions across the electrical distribution industry. As a STEP Associate, you'll rotate through key areas of the business including warehouse operations, sales, project management, marketing, and corporate functions while building relationships with leaders across Viking Electric and Sonepar. You'll gain real-world experience, complete impactful business projects, and develop the skills needed to launch a long-term career in a growing industry. What You'll Experience Warehouse Operations and Supply Chain Industry and Business Services (HR, IT, Finance) Counter Sales and Inside Sales Project Sales, Quotations, and Project Management Digital Marketing and Business Development Strategic Capstone Project with Executive Leadership Throughout the program, you'll work alongside experienced leaders, participate in professional development opportunities, and present recommendations that influence business decisions. What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, or a related field Minimum GPA of 3.0 Strong communication and relationship-building skills Analytical and problem-solving abilities Adaptability and willingness to learn Interest in a career within sales, operations, marketing, or business leadership Valid driver's license Ability to travel occasionally as needed #LI-AH1 What We Offer You We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates: Healthcare plans Dental & vision Paid time off Paid parental leave 401(k) retirement savings with... For full info follow application link. EOE M/F/Disability Veteran ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/A9600CE856E448C2
How this job compares
Set against the 20,423 open Business Development jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$55K/yr
- Wisconsin median$121–188K/yr172 salary ranges
- US median$123–198K/yr14,490 salary ranges
This rate, $55K, is 65% below the Wisconsin median midpoint ($156K) — in the lowest quarter of Business Development salary ranges in Wisconsin.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 323 open Business Development jobs in Wisconsin and 20,423 across the US. 11% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- Business Development postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 10 years (16,123 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 7,337 of the 20,423 open Business Development jobs (36%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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