SummaryJob title: InternJob ID: 202598030003Department: Iowa - 3ELocation: IA-Windsor HeightsDescriptionSummary:Our internship is designed for candidates who are sales oriented and interested in sales or management. Our approximately 12 week internship in the summer of 2025 is paid and will provide candidates a working knowledge of the industry by exposing them to all aspects of the electrical distribution field through a combination of mentoring and on-the-job training. The program requires a strong commitment from each participant and encompasses, but is not limited to, warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, counter sales, sales and interpersonal skills, customer relations and CED business philosophy. Our interns will typically have the opportunity to work on special projects such as market sales or customer analysis, as well as, other projects custom designed by the management team and the intern. This application is for internships in Iowa but can also be used for candidates living in Iowa looking for other opportunities in the United States with CED/3E. Please discuss location with your recruiter. Most internships are available in eastern Iowa. Reports to: Profit Center ManagerMinimum Qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years of age
Current, valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
Pursuing a 4 year college degree (business preferred) with graduation NO LATER THAN December 2026
Authorization to work in the United States (without requiring work authorization sponsorship by CED now or in the future)
Regular and consistent attendance
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong negotiation and interpersonal communication skills
Experience working in a warehouse/blue collar setting
Experience in sales
Leadership experience & ability
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software
Detail oriented
Ability to solve problems
Must be a self-starter who can handle a heavy volume of work and be able to handle multiple tasks at the same time
Working Conditions:Conditions vary based on the intern's current segment of the training and will include warehouse, office and external environments. During some segments, activities will include lifting, sorting, standing, possible extreme heat/cold conditions. Office segments may include sitting for extended periods. Supervisory Responsibilities: NoEssential Job Functions:
Learning all aspects of the CED business
Communicating – both written and spoken – in English.
CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | VeteranCompensation Range:The compensation range for this position is $17 to $19 hourly.