REXEL
Electrical Distribution
AcceleratedCommercialExperience(ACE)Trainee
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“Accelerated Commercial Experience (ACE) Trainee at REXEL. Skills: Rotational training, Commercial roles, Sales, Project management, Operations, Procurement, Marketing. Complete intensive rotational training. Gain broad exposure to business areas”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills
Must be open to relocation, Sit - Frequently, Walk - Frequently, Use hands - Constantly, Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl - Occasionally, Climb or balance - Occasionally, Talk, hear, taste, smell - Constantly, Lift up to 10 pounds - Occasionally, Lift up to 25 pounds - Occasionally, Exposure to noise, Exposure to heat and cold, Exposure to electrical risk, Travels to offsite locations - Occasionally
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Must be open to relocation, 12 months of Rexel experience, Positive year-end review, High School or GED
Nice to Have
Relevant internship/co-op experience, 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, High School Diploma/GED + equivalent military experience
What You'll Do.
Complete intensive rotational training
Gain broad exposure to business areas
Complete diverse assignments
Attend classroom training
Learn warehouse logistics
Complete sales rotations
Develop customer service skills
Develop product knowledge
Develop digital tool savviness
Identify profitability levers
Understand safety protocols
Understand facility maintenance protocols
Make sound business decisions
Understand trade working capital
Understand customer service effects
Maintain healthy inventory
Gain project management experience
Establish customer relationships
Establish sales relationships
Establish vendor relationships
Maintain clear communication
Maintain timely communication
Formulate project quotations
Quote lighting projects
Perform lighting audits
Provide cost savings solutions
Design lighting layouts
Prospect EV opportunities
Prospect datacom opportunities
Consult as energy expert
Gain knowledge on Automation business
Shadow automation opportunities
Prospect automation services
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Member of a team; Member of a work group
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
Rexel USA is one of the largest distributors of electrical products, data communication, and related supplies in the United States. Rexel USA operates its electrical distribution business in the United States through eight Regions that go to market under various banner and trade names, including Rexel, Rexel Automation, Gexpro, Mayer, and Platt Electric Supply. In addition to an online store, Rexel USA has a distribution network of over 460 warehouse storefront locations throughout the U.S. We are looking for an Accelerated Commercial Experience (ACE) Trainee to join our Rexel USA team in San Diego, CA! Summary: The Accelerated Commercial Experience (ACE) Trainee is responsible for completing an intensive rotational training and development program that provides employees with a fast-tracked opportunity to gain broad exposure to multiple areas of business within the Electrical Distribution industry. This is accomplished through a series of diverse assignments, projects, and classroom training. Successful program completion could lead to placement in a commercial role which opens doors to several career paths, including sales, project management, operations, procurement, marketing, and more. What You'll Do: * All rotations are a value-add to help us transform and grow our business and professionally develop you. Participants will complete various rotations in the following disciplines: * Warehouse/Logistics - Spend time learning the logistics of the warehouse. This can include filling customer orders, receiving, stocking, staging, and shipping material * Sales - Complete several sales rotations focused on inside sales, outside sales, counter sales & other specialty sales as determined by region’s business. These sales rotations will encompass customer service skills, product knowledge, sales skills, and savviness with digital tools * Operations – Identify levers that impact profitability, understand safety & facility maintenance protocols, use tools/data available to
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