Summer Internship Program
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Job Description
About the Company:
Lensa is a career site that helps job seekers find jobs in the US. Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote this job for Consolidated Electrical Distributors (CED). CED is one of the nation’s leading, privately held electrical distributors with 700+ locations. They distribute electrical products and offer value-added services to customers in commercial, residential, industrial, and solar markets.
Job Description:
CED is offering a paid Summer Internship Program in Houston, TX. This is a rotational internship designed to give participants hands-on experience in the electrical industry.
Key Responsibilities & Experience:
As a CED intern, you will gain experience in each aspect of company operations including:
• Warehousing & Logistics
• Inventory control & Quality assurance
• Customer Relations
• Purchasing Logistics
• Financial Planning
• Management & Project Management
• Inside/Outside sales
Interns will also be involved in completing real projects for profit center managers that directly affect decision making. Through each rotation, interns will have a unique insight into CED’s culture and career opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree
• Current, valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Authorization to work in the United States (without requiring work authorization sponsorship by CED now or in the future).
Preferred Qualifications:
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software
Additional Competencies:
• Strong negotiation skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to solve problems
• Must be a self-starter who can handle a heavy volume of work and be able to handle multiple tasks at the same time
Working Conditions:
Conditions vary based on the intern’s current segment of the training and may include warehouse, office, and external environments. Some activities may include lifting, sorting, standing, possible extreme heat/cold conditions. Office segments may include sitting for extended periods.
Various segments will include some travel – both by car and by air.
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Essential Job Functions:
• Learning all aspects of the CED business
• Communicating – both written and spoken – in English.
