About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Electrical Distribution.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

The Sales & Operations Development Program is a 12-month Accelerated Commercial Experience (ACE) designed for early-career professionals who want hands-on exposure to the electrical distribution business. As an ACE Trainee based in Uptown, IN, you will complete a series of structured rotations that build commercial, operational, and leadership skills through real work, mentorship, and cohort learning.

• Rotational assignments (typical rotations):
  • Warehouse & Logistics — order fulfillment, receiving, stocking, staging, and shipping.
  • Sales — counter, inside, and outside sales; customer service, product knowledge, and digital tools.
  • Operations — safety, facility maintenance, inventory control, working capital, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Project Management — coordinate customers, vendors, orders, shipments, and billing; prepare project quotes and bid reviews.
• Elective rotations toward program completion to deepen experience (product specialist areas such as Automation, Lighting, Datacom, etc., or a customized local rotation).
• Participate in cohort activities: program orientation, workshops, product training, and graduation events (some events held at corporate HQ).
• Contribute directly to business priorities, cross-functional projects, and process improvements while building professional relationships across the organization.

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Key Responsibilities

• Learn and support end-to-end supply chain and warehouse workflows.
• Assist sales teams with customer interactions, quoting, and digital sales tools.
• Use operational data to help optimize inventory, safety, and service levels.
• Support project coordination tasks: order placement, shipment tracking, billing follow-up, and communication with stakeholders.
• Complete required training, attend cohort sessions, and participate in mentorship activities.
• Adapt to assigned duties and accept additional responsibilities as the business requires.

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Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Preferred majors: Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain, Business, or related fields.
• External candidates with a Bachelor’s degree should have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• 0–1 years of experience in service-, business-, or sales-oriented roles; relevant internships/co-ops preferred.
• Equivalent military or industry-related experience will be considered.
• Internal candidates: less than 12 months with the confidential client and in good performance standing are eligible.
• Willingness to relocate increases opportunities across the business.

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Who You Are — Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ambitious, curious, and collaborative self-starter.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; professional presence.
• Problem-solving orientation and eagerness to learn cross-functional business processes.
• Comfortable working in both office and warehouse environments.
• Able to lift and move inventory occasionally and to use basic warehouse equipment safely.
• Open to travel for cohort activities and offsite training as required.

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Additional Information

Physical demands and typical working conditions include:

• Sit: frequently (21–50%).
• Walk: frequently (21–50%).
• Use hands to operate computers and equipment: constantly (51%+).
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and exposure to varying temperatures and noise.
• Occasional exposure to electrical hazards; follow safety rules and training.
• Travel to offsite locations occasionally.

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Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance; short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation, sick time, company holidays, and flexible personal days
• Tuition reimbursement; professional training & development
• Health & wellness programs; FSA and HSA options
• Commuter transit benefits; optional supplemental insurance (pet, legal, critical illness, home & auto)
• Employee discounts and career advancement opportunities

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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