Intern

Summary

Job title: Intern

Department: Lincolnton - CED

Description

Summary:

Our internship is a Temporary position designed for candidates who are interested in our sales or management training program. 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. This highly competitive program requires a strong commitment from each participant and encompasses, but is not limited to, warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, counter sales, 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, and other projects custom designed by the management team and the intern.

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)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong negotiation skills

• 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. Those that do not wish to be employed in a physically active role need not apply.

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 $14 to $18 hourly.