Now Hiring - WESCO International, Inc. - Retail Sales Sales & Operations Development Program (Starts June 2023) in Pittsburgh, PA

Start building your professional career at a Fortune 200 global leader in industrial distribution! The Wesco Sales & Operations Development Program is a twelve-month development program designed to accelerate your career in a sales or sales operations role with us. Paired with a mentor and directly reporting to a local manager, you’ll acquire strong selling skills, develop business acumen and top-notch product and industry knowledge, and a limitless professional network. Graduates are placed in a sales or sales operations role best suited to their professional interests and skills.

Why join Wesco? Simply put, we challenge our people in an industry-leading environment to #NeverStopBuilding their careers!

Post-program placements may include but are not limited to:

• Inside Sales Representative
• Outside Sales Representation
• Sales Specialist
• Quotations Specialist
• Project Manager
• Site Manager

Responsibilities

• Warehouse and Operations
• Sales Operations
• Inside Sales
• Outside Sales
• Business Development
• Site Management and Implementation - Integrated Supply Track

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 0-1 years of experience in a service, business, or sales-oriented role
• 0-2 years of experience working in B2B industrial distribution
• Desire to build a career in Sales, Supply Chain, Operations or Business
• Team player mindset
• Excellent verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability and willingness to travel - local and national
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Power BI
• Internship in Sales, Supply Chain, Operations or Business preferred
• Ability to travel 0-25%

Training

• NAED EPEC (The National Association of Electrical Distribution Electrical Products Education Course) - Provides you with critical sales skills to operate effectively in the electrical distribution industry
• DiSC - A personal assessment tool used to help improve your communication skills in the workplace
• LEAN - Focuses on minimizing waste and improving processes across our business
• Consultative selling - Polishes your approach to sales conversations as a trusted advisor by customizing your solutions to provide unparalleled value
• Business acumen - Teaching the basics of business etiquette, communication, problem solving, teamwork, and presenting as a professional

In addition to the immersive experience provided through the assigned company location, Associates will be invited to participate in several training conferences. Conferences are designed to include networking opportunities, training, and fun!

• Program Orientation (In-person) - Near Chicago or Pittsburgh
• Mid-Year Event (Virtual Event) - via Microsoft Teams or similar format
• Graduation Event (In-person) - Near Chicago or Pittsburgh

WESCO International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates ("WESCO"), is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of WESCO to not discriminate against any job applicant or employee based on age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status or any other protected status. This policy includes but is not limited to the following: recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training including apprenticeship, layoff, or termination.

The expected salary range for this role is $50,000 - $55,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s compensation level within the range will be based on several factors, including but not limited to geographic location, experience, relevant education, qualifications, skills, organizational needs, and performance. Wesco provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, disability insurance, 401k Plan, and Paid Time Off.

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