CES Vancouver Trainee

Job Summary Are you a driven self-starter ready to build a meaningful career in a growing industry? At CES, we do not just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to learn, grow, take on responsibility, and build a long-term career. The CES Vancouver Trainee role is designed for early-career professionals who want to learn how a successful electrical distribution business operates while exploring multiple career paths within CED. You will gain hands-on experience across key areas of our business, work alongside experienced professionals, and develop the skills and knowledge needed for long-term success. As you progress through the program, we will work with you to identify opportunities that align with your interests, strengths, and performance. Potential career paths may include outside sales, inside sales, project management, quotations and estimating, purchasing, operations, and other opportunities within CED. Who We Are CED, Consolidated Electrical Distributors, is one of the largest electrical product distributors in the United States, with more than 800 locations nationwide. We specialize in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical solutions, helping power homes, buildings, infrastructure, and manufacturing across the country. Our success is built on a people-first culture, local decision-making, and a commitment to service, integrity, and reliability . Why CED? People-first culture: We believe in developing our people and giving them opportunities to grow. Our local team has an average tenure of more than eight years, more than double the national average. Local leadership: Each CED location operates much like its own business, providing local teams with significant ownership and decision-making responsibility. National strength: With more than 800 locations, CED offers the stability and resources of a large organization along with opportunities to build a career in many different areas of the business. What You Will Experience Throughout the program, you will gain exposure to key areas of our business, including: Warehouse Operations: Safety, logistics, inventory, and product handling Counter Sales: Customer interaction, service, and product knowledge Inside Sales: Customer relationships, quoting, problem solving, and value-added selling Quotations: Reading plans and specifications and preparing project estimates Purchasing & Inventory: Inventory management, purchasing, and vendor relationships Project Management: Submittals, purchasing, material tracking, coordination, and invoicing Outside Sales: Account development, customer relationships, negotiation, and market strategy This experience is designed to give you a broad understanding of how CED operates and how each part of the business works together to serve our customers. Where Can It Take You? There is no single predetermined destination for someone entering the CES Vancouver Trainee Program. Some associates may discover that they thrive in outside sales or account management. Others may find their strengths in project management, quotations, inside sales, purchasing, operations, or another part of the business. You do not need to know exactly what you want your long-term career to be when you join CED. Part of the purpose of the program is to help you discover it. What We Are Looking For Strong communication and interpersonal skills Good organization and time management Entrepreneurial mindset and proactive attitude Curiosity and willingness to learn Ability to solve problems and adapt quickly Strong work ethic and accountability Desire to build a long-term career and take on increasing responsibility Valid driver's license and legal authorization to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship available Two-year or four-year degree, or equivalent work experience Ready to Grow With Us? If you are looking for an opportunity to learn the business, develop your strengths, take on meaningful responsibility, and build a long-term career, apply today to join th…

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