Sonepar Training for Emerging Professionals

NorthEast Electrical is a full-service electrical distributor that provides electrical products and services to electrical contractors, Industrial, OEM, Utility, and Institutional customers. The company operates 40 strategically located branches throughout the six New England States that are dedicated to providing exceptional customer service to their customers. Since 1998, NorthEast has been a subsidiary of Sonepar USA. 

Sonepar is an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in B-to-B distribution of electrical products, solutions and related services. Through a dense network of 100 brands spanning 40 countries, the Group has an ambitious transformation agenda to become the first global B-to-B electrical distributor to provide a fully digitalized and synchronized omnichannel experience to all customers. Drawing on the skill and passion of its 45,000 associates, Sonepar had sales of €26.4 billion in 2021. Sonepar entered the US in 1998 and has continued to grow due to strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Today, Sonepar serves the market through a network of companies with over 400 locations nationwide. For more information, visit www.soneparusa.com.

What we have to offer you as a NorthEast Associate!

• Competitive salary 
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans & Flexible Spending Account
• A generous amount of paid time off- vacation, sick, volunteer time, holidays.
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Referral Bonuses
• 401K
• Associate Discounts
• Health & Wellness reimbursements

The Sonepar Training for Emerging Professionals Program is a dynamic, intensive program designed to educate, train, and develop skills in emerging talent to invigorate our workforce and support your success in establishing your career!  During your first year in the program, you will get hands-on experience in every aspect of our business through on-the-job, e-learning, subject matter expert training, and residency trips. This rotational program includes exposure to the site and corporate operations, sales strategies, processes, procurement, project management, E-Commerce, and the Sonepar USA and our Operating Companies’ business philosophy to set you up for a long term and rewarding career.  At the conclusion, you will have the unique opportunity to present to our Executive Leadership team on key strategic organizational initiatives.     

This program will begin in June 2025 and the core rotations are:  

Warehouse/Logistics 

Inside Sales/Counter

Project Management & Quotations Sales

Digital Solutions/Marketing/Sales    

In addition to your rotations, you will also experience:  

Team-building activities with fellow trainees 

All-expense paid travel to different company locations in fun places 

Enhanced understanding of our business through specialized training    

What you will bring: 

A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree 

Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred 

Possess a desire for a career in Sales, Logistics, or Operations 

Outstanding verbal and written communication and skills 

Strong analytical and interpersonal skills 

Ability to multi-task, be flexible, and adapt to change 

The ideal candidate is located near Brockton, MA (with a desire to remain in the Northeast geography when program concludes).  

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:  

Occasional lifting and pulling objects weighing up to 50 lbs. 

Forklift and stock picker trainer 

Mix of warehouse and office work environments    

Location: 

This role can be based in Brockton, MA with travel to other branch locations within NorthEast.    

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NorthEast is a equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. 

Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and background check except where prohibited by state law.

NorthEast Electrical is an E-Verify participant.