Lighting Sales and Leadership Trainee
Empower your Future at the Nation’s Largest Independent Electrical Distributor!
At U.S. Electrical Services, Inc. (USESI), we combine over 100 years of expertise, $150M+ in inventory, and the power of 2,000+ dedicated employees across 150 locations to deliver excellence every day. As a family of 14 regional businesses, we thrive on innovation and teamwork, empowering our people to shape the future of the electrical industry.
Job Summary
U.S. Electrical Services is searching for a Lighting Sales and Leadership Trainee to join their team! This exciting rotational, leadership training program is available in multiple locations including CT, MA, NH, RI, NY, NJ, MD, DE, PA, VA or GA and will include assignments that will vary throughout our regional branches and central distribution centers.
Candidate must be willing to relocate to one of the following major metro areas upon graduation: NYC, Miami, or the Greater Texas area.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Sales and Leadership Trainee, you’ll complete an intensive, 18 - 24 month Lighting Sales Leadership program that consists of up to seven distinct phases: Warehouse, Counter Sales, 1-Track Project Management, 2-Track Estimating, 2-Track Project Management, and Sales Mentorship. During the first 12 months, the program consists of a variety of prerequisite subjects. At the 12-month mark, you’ll work with your manager to specialize in preparing for a sales role within the Wiedenbach-Brown lighting division.
During the "hands-on" training, you’ll have on-line training with topics that include electrical distributor operations, electricity, electrical products, customer service, communications, ethics, finance, leadership and personal development. You’ll also receive training on our ERP system and on-site lighting training.
Throughout the training program, and beyond, you’ll be mentored by our industry professionals. These experienced employees are a great source of support and industry knowledge. During training your mentor will work with you to establish training tasks and goals. These will be designed to help you master new skills and knowledge; and we’ll track your achievements throughout the program.
QUALIFICATIONS
- B.A. or B.S. degree required
- Proven leadership ability
- Good communication skills
- Self-motivated
- Positive enthusiasm for meeting new people
- A strong sense of teamwork
- A passion to learn and try new things
- Multi-tasking skills
Job Type: Full-time
USESI and its affiliates consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Qualified women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
At USESI, we believe that our benefits should make a difference—to you, your job, and the life you lead outside of work. We are dedicated to supporting our most valuable asset, our employees!
Full-time employees are eligible for the following comprehensive benefit plan:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx coverage
Paid parental leave
TeleMedicine
Matching 401(k)
Company-paid Life Insurance + (AD&D)
Supplemental Life Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Flexible paid time off
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Choice of Voluntary Benefits including identity theft