Sonepar Training for Emerging Professionals

Are you ready for your next career opportunity?

At Cooper Electric successful associates drive our mindset of adapt, dare, and learn. Our associates are encouraged to lead innovation, embrace technology-driven solutions, and thrive in an environment that promotes personal and professional growth.  You will be empowered to create best-in-class business strategies and contribute to a customer-centric environment that delivers outstanding results.

The Sonepar Training for Emerging Professionals (STEP) 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 begins June 2025 and includes rotations in 

• Warehouse/Logistics 
• Inside Sales/Counter
• Project Management & Quotations Sales
• Digital Solutions/Marketing/Sales    

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 or Finance 
• 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 Cranbury, NJ (with a desire to remain in the NY, NJ, or PA 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    

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.  Schedule may vary depending on the rotation. 

Location: Central NJ footprint

Salary: $50,000 - 65,000 

Why work for Cooper Electric?

At Cooper Electric, we are Powered by Difference. As a Sonepar company we have local roots and global reach.  We thrive on the diversity of our associates and the various ways that each of us contributes to our successes.  What keeps us at the forefront of progress? Our people. No matter where you work or who you are, you will be encouraged to push boundaries, expand your industry experience, and elevate your career.

Our Competitive Benefits?

Our full-time associates can participate in competitive medical plans which include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, long and short-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance programs, and employee discounts.  We offer a generous paid time off plan as well as paid holidays.

About Cooper Electric

For over 50 years, Cooper Electric has provided the New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania markets with expert electrical supplies, service capabilities, and innovative solutions. Cooper Electric was established in 1961 as a family-owned business.  In 1999 Cooper Electric became a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately held electrical distributor.  Today, Copper Electric continues to expand our capabilities and become one of the finest electrical supply distributors in the United States.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 
Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. 

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com.

 
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