Sales & Operations Development Program Associate

Job Description

2027 Sales & Operations Development Program | Platt Electric Supply

The Tone:
This is a 12-month Sales & Operations Development Program role at Platt Electric Supply, a Rexel USA company, located in the Greater Portland Area, with a start date of June 2027. Rexel USA is one of the largest distributors of electrical products, data communication, wireless communication, and related supplies in the United States. This program provides an accelerated opportunity for early-career professionals to gain broad exposure within the electrical distribution industry, developing essential commercial, operational, and leadership skills.

The TL;DR
• Role: Sales & Operations Development Program Associate
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Greater Portland Area

• Mission: Gain broad exposure within the Electrical Distribution industry and develop commercial, operational, and leadership skills needed to make an impact.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Warehouse & Logistics: Learn the full-cycle supply chain processes involved in storing and moving materials, including order fulfillment, receiving, stocking, staging, and shipping.
• Sales: Gain hands-on experience in counter, inside, and outside sales, building customer service, product knowledge, selling, and digital tool skills.
• Operations: Understand the business drivers influencing safety, profitability, facility maintenance, inventory, working capital, and customer service, using data to support sound business decisions.
• Project Management: Manage customer, sales, and vendor relationships, placing orders, tracking shipments, coordinating billing, and maintaining clear communication, while learning to review bid packages and prepare project quotations.
• Elective Rotations: Tailor the program experience through elective rotations based on individual interests, career goals, and local business opportunities, potentially returning to a previous rotation or specializing in areas like Automation, Lighting, Gear, Datacom, or Services.

The Must-Haves
• Background: High School Diploma or GED required; a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field is preferred. This is an entry-level role.
• Experience: For external candidates with a bachelor’s degree, a minimum 3.0 GPA upon graduation is required, along with 0-1 years of experience in a service, business, or sales-oriented role. Equivalent military or industry-related experience will be considered. Internal candidates require less than 12 months of experience with Rexel and good performance standing.
• Skills: Problem-solving aptitude, relationship-building capability, effective communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work productively as part of a team.
• Bonus: Relevant internship/co-op experience is preferred, and openness to relocation will expand future opportunities within the business.