Sales & Leadership Trainee (ALPS)

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.
Locations: CT, MA, NH, RI, NY, NJ, MD, DE, PA, VA, GA, CA

Job Summary

U.S. Electrical Services is searching for trainees to join our Accelerated Leadership Preparation Program (ALPS)! This exciting rotational, leadership training program is available in Georgia and will include assignments that will vary throughout our regional branches and central distribution centers.

Responsibilities:

As an ALPS Trainee, you'll complete an intensive, 18 - 20 month Branch Management program that consists of up to seven distinct phases: Warehouse, Counter Sales, Inside Sales, Project Management, Process Improvement, Outside Sales, Back Office and Branch Operations.

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 either a branch management or a sales career track.

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 manufacturing factory 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

Benefits:

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
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Choice of Voluntary Benefits including identity theft

It is the policy of USESI and its affiliates to 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.

USESI is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job, please contact the Human Resources department at [email protected].