Sonepar Training for Emerging Professionals (STEP) Associate – Emerging Professionals Training

Job Description

Emerging Leader Program (STEP) | Summit Electric Supply

The Tone:
This is a rotational development program for emerging professionals within Summit Electric Supply, located in Dallas, Houston, Albuquerque, and Phoenix. Summit Electric Supply provides electrical products and services to contractors, powering homes, offices, and factories. As part of Sonepar, the world’s #1 electrical distributor, this program is designed to develop future leaders by providing meaningful experiences across various business areas. Participants invest in a brighter, more sustainable future by gaining broad exposure and establishing a strong foundation for a successful career.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career / Rotational Development Program
• Location: In-person, Dallas, Houston, Albuquerque, Phoenix

• Mission: To educate, train, and develop emerging professionals through a dynamic rotational program, establishing a foundation for a successful career and building future leaders by providing broad business exposure.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Operations Understanding: Engage in warehouse operations, distribution processes, and logistics functions to develop a strong understanding of the business.
• Vendor & Customer Engagement: Build relationships with key vendors in assigned markets and maintain open communication with customers to understand products and identify market trends.
• Product Training & Support: Train customers and associates on Company products, features, benefits, and applications to deliver exceptional service and meet customer needs.
• Strategic Analysis: Analyze sales data and market conditions to identify opportunities for growth and evaluate competitive strengths and weaknesses.
• Project Leadership: Manage projects by developing a thorough understanding of organizational and customer needs, collaborating with partners, and presenting recommendations and solutions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, or a related field, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. This is an entry-level professional development program.
• Experience: Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and thrive in new environments.
• Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills; effective verbal, written, and presentation abilities; capacity to build relationships and collaborate across all levels of the organization; strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities; customer-focused mindset with a commitment to service excellence.
• Bonus: Previous internship, co-op, leadership, or related experience.