CED/Columbia Electric Supply Sales and Business Leadership Trainee

Job Description

Sales and Management Trainee | CED Columbia Electric Supply

The Tone:
This is a full-time, 24-month rotational development program at CED Columbia Electric Supply, located across the Pacific Northwest. CED, a national distributor with over 600 independent business locations, focuses on service, integrity, and reliability. This role is crucial for developing the next generation of B2B sales leaders and future business owners who will contribute to the company’s growth and independent “Profit Center” philosophy.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Pacific Northwest, United States

• Team: Reports to PC Manager
• Mission: Develop future B2B sales leaders or independent business owners through comprehensive training in the industrial automation industry.
• Tech Stack: IT/Networking, Cybersecurity, Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Solar & Sustainability

What You’ll Actually Do
• Learn all aspects of the CED business, including corporate administration and IT systems.
• Gain hands-on exposure to the industrial automation industry, developing both technical foundation and business acumen.
• Engage in B2B sales and relationship development as part of the training program.
• Manage warehouse operations, customer inventory, and quality assurance activities.
• Attend formal classroom training and receive mentorship from experienced leaders.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree (grad by start date, or in pursuit for interns); Entry-Level.
• Experience: Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle; willingness to adapt to business and customer needs.
• Skills: Strong written and oral communication skills; self-starter; superior organizational skills.
• Bonus: Geographically flexible; possesses a strong entrepreneurial mindset; sales-driven.