Sonepar Training for Emerging Professionals (STEP) Associate

Job Description

Emerging Leader Program (STEP) | Summit Electric Supply

The Tone:
This is a full-time rotational development program at Summit Electric Supply, located in Dallas, Houston, Albuquerque, or Phoenix. Summit Electric Supply offers electrical products and services to contractors, facilitating electricity to offices, homes, factories, and other buildings. This program is designed to educate, train, and develop emerging professionals, establishing a foundation for a successful career within Summit Electric Supply and the larger Sonepar group. It aims to build future leaders by providing meaningful experiences and promoting a mindset of adaptability, innovation, and continuous learning.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Dallas, Houston, Albuquerque, Phoenix
• Mission: This role establishes a foundation for a successful career by providing broad exposure to operations, sales, procurement, logistics, project management, and e-Commerce.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

What You’ll Actually Do
• Operations: Engage in warehouse operations, distribution processes, and logistics functions to develop a strong understanding of the business.
• Vendor Relations: Build relationships with key vendors in assigned markets to understand and promote their products while supporting marketing and sales initiatives.
• Customer Support: Maintain open communication with customers and Company technical support teams to identify issues, recognize market trends, and support the achievement of sales goals.
• Market Analysis: Analyze sales data and market conditions to identify opportunities for growth and evaluate competitive strengths and weaknesses.
• Project Management: Manage projects by developing a thorough understanding of organizational and customer needs, collaborating with internal and external 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.
• Experience: Previous internship, co-op, leadership, or related experience is preferred, along with a 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 skills; ability to build relationships and collaborate across all organizational levels; strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities; customer-focused mindset with a commitment to service excellence.
• Bonus: Adapts quickly to new situations, people, technologies, and business challenges; demonstrates initiative and continuously seeks opportunities for improvement; exhibits curiosity, embraces learning, and applies new knowledge.