Sonepar Training for Emerging Professionals Program (STEP) – Rotational Program

Job Description

Sales Trainee | Capital Electric

The Tone:
This is a full-time, early career rotational program at Capital Electric, designed for individuals ready to launch their professional journey. While Capital Electric’s headquarters are in Upper Marlboro, MD, this intensive 12-month program will involve rotations and travel across their operating locations in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Capital Electric is a significant provider of essential electrical products and services to contractors, playing a key role in bringing electricity to a wide range of buildings from offices to homes and factories. As a part of the Sonepar group, the world’s leading electrical distributor, this role is critical for developing future professionals. You will contribute to a team that makes a real difference for customers and helps build a brighter, more sustainable future.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person – Rotational across multiple company locations in MD, VA, PA, WV, NC, SC, GA
• Pay: $60000–$70000 yearly
• Mission: To educate, train, and develop emerging professionals through a rotational program to establish their career within the organization.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Warehouse/Logistics: Gain hands-on operational experience within the warehouse environment, understanding inventory management, material flow, and the logistical processes critical to product distribution.
• Inside Sales/Counter: Develop essential customer service and sales skills by interacting with customers directly at the sales counter and through inside sales channels, processing orders, and providing product information.
• Projects & Quotations: Learn the intricacies of project management, including how to prepare detailed quotations, manage procurement strategies, and coordinate resources for large-scale electrical projects.
• Marketing/Digital Solutions/E-Commerce: Explore modern marketing techniques, digital solutions, and e-commerce platforms, understanding how Capital Electric reaches and serves its customers in the digital space.
• Outside Sales/Specialty Track: Understand the strategic aspects of outside sales by shadowing experienced professionals, learning client relationship management, and exploring specialized product tracks within the electrical distribution market.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree is required, specifically in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, or a closely related field, indicating a foundational understanding relevant to the electrical distribution industry. This program is designed for entry-level emerging professionals.
• Experience: A minimum GPA of 3.0 is a fundamental requirement. This program is tailored for individuals ready to start their career, focusing on development rather than extensive prior work experience, and begins in June 2027.
• Skills: Possess excellent communication skills for effective internal and external interactions, strong time management abilities to balance multiple rotational assignments, and demonstrated leadership potential. Exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving skills to navigate business challenges, alongside being a flexible and adaptable team player with an enthusiastic and self-starter attitude.