Intern
Consolidated Electrical Distributors
Hattiesburg, MSInternshipSeen 2w ago
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The internship is a paid 10‑12 week program that provides a working knowledge of the electrical distribution industry through mentoring and on‑the‑job training, covering warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, counter sales, customer relations and business philosophy.
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Summary
Job title: Intern
Job ID: null
Department: Hattiesburg - ROB
Location: null-null
Description
Summary:
Our internship is designed for candidates who are sales oriented and interested in sales or management. Our highly structured 10-12 week introductory course 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.
Reports to: Profit Center Manager
Minimum Qualifications:
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Must be at least 18 years of age
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Current, valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
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Authorization to work in the United States (without requiring work authorization sponsorship by CED now or in the future)
Preferred Qualifications:
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Strong negotiation skills
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software
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Detail oriented
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Ability to solve problems
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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:
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Learning all aspects of the CED business
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Communicating – both written and spoken – in English.
CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran
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