Emerging Professional Program Associate (STEP) – Rotational Development Program

Job Description

Emerging Professional (STEP) – June 2027 Start | Viking Electric

The Tone:
This is a full-time, early career development program called STEP (Sonepar Training for Emerging Professionals), located in La Crosse, WI, with a start date in June 2027. Viking Electric provides essential electrical products and services to contractors, powering offices, homes, and factories across the Midwest. As part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor, Viking Electric offers a supportive culture and opportunities for growth. This program is an investment in a brighter, more sustainable future, designed to equip recent college graduates with the skills and experience to build a meaningful career in the electrical distribution industry.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-Time
• Location: In-person, La Crosse, WI
• Pay: $53000 annually
• Mission: Complete impactful business projects and develop the skills needed to launch a long-term career in the growing electrical distribution industry.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Operations: Gain hands-on experience and insights into warehouse operations and the broader supply chain, understanding how products move through the business.
• Sales: Rotate through counter sales and inside sales roles, learning customer interaction, product knowledge, and developing skills in project sales, quotations, and project management.
• Business Functions: Obtain exposure to critical industry and business services, including human resources, information technology, and finance operations, understanding their impact on the company.
• Marketing and Development: Engage with digital marketing initiatives and business development strategies to understand market reach and growth opportunities.
• Leadership Engagement: Work alongside experienced leaders, participate in professional development, and complete impactful business projects, culminating in a strategic capstone project where you will present recommendations that influence business decisions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, or a related field, for recent college graduates.
• Experience: Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Skills: Demonstrate strong communication and relationship-building skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities, and adaptability with a willingness to learn.
• Bonus: Hold a valid driver’s license and possess the ability to travel occasionally as needed.