Accelerated Commercial Experience (ACE) Trainee

REXEL•San Diego, CA

2d•$28 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Must be open to relocation, as it is required both to complete the program as well as to achieve career success
Minimum GPA of 3.0 upon degree completion
12 months of Rexel experience
Positive year-end review with at least a Meets Expectations rating
High School or GED - Required
Possess excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills
Be a flexible and adaptable team player, who possess an enthusiastic/self-starter attitude
Professionally mature
Self-confident
Analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Relevant internship/co-op experience preferred
4 Year / Bachelor's Degree - Preferred
High School Diploma/GED + equivalent military experience considered
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, or related degree preferred

Responsibilities

Spend time learning the logistics of the warehouse. This can include filling customer orders, receiving, stocking, staging, and shipping material
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
Identify levers that impact profitability, understand safety & facility maintenance protocols, use tools/data available to make sound business decisions, understand the trade working capital and customer service effects of maintaining a healthy inventory
Gain hands on project management experience by establishing and owning the relationship with the customer, sales, and vendors, placing orders, tracking shipments, billing the customer, and maintaining clear and timely communication throughout the project. Learn how to review bid packages and formulate project quotations
This rotation is focused on quoting lighting project (both retrofitted and new construction), performing lighting audits geared towards providing a cost savings solution to the customer, designing lighting layouts, prospecting electric vehicle (EV) & datacom opportunities, and consulting as an overall energy expert in the field
Gain knowledge on the Automation business through a series of shadowing opportunities and prospecting opportunities to sell automation services packages to customers
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401K with Employer Match
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
Tuition Reimbursement
Health & Wellness Programs
Flexible Spending Accounts
HSA Accounts
Commuter Transit Benefits
Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
Employee Discount Programs
Professional Training & Development Programs
Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within