Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.
This position will be located in: Albertville , MN
Job Summary Construct a foundation for your career at Border States with our two-year, fast-track Distribution Leadership Program . This role consists of position rotations, intense learning experiences and networking opportunities designed to create future leaders in all areas of the business. This program was specifically created for recent college graduates and young professionals looking to build a career path within our industry and is highly customizable. Upon successful completion of the program, the Distribution Leadership Program Trainee will be placed in a position within operations, sales, sales support, management, or corporate, among others, finding the right opportunity to match up skill sets and interests with business needs. The projected start window for this will role will be between April 1st and July 31st, 2024 at a date most compatible with the selected candidate.
Responsibilities Essential Functions Completes a 2-year program focused on work life experiences in multiple parts of the business, coaching and foundational educational courses designed for future leaders. Completes extensive training on Border States products through industry-based self-guided product knowledge training, manufacturer training and plant tours. Completes extensive training on Border States service capabilities through operations and logistics experiences. Introduction to Border States customers through sales and customer experiences. Participation in cohort group workshops and both local and company-wide projects. Experience all sales support roles to develop the ability to work cross-functionally with sales teams and market segments to achieve customer service and sales objectives. Develop higher level business knowledge through travel opportunities to multiple Border States locations throughout the duration of the program. Participates in an extensive coaching and assessment-feedback system. Non-essential Functions Participates in additional projects and meetings. Other duties as assigned by manager. Qualifications Minimum four-year degree in Engineering, Business, Sales/Marketing or Industrial Distribution or trade degree or equivalent work-related experience required. Previous sales or customer service experience preferred. Requires a valid driver's license. Skills and Abilities Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged. Willingness to travel and work in assigned Border States locations during the program. Willingness to relocate to designated Border States location at the start of the program. Flexibility in being willing to relocate with assistance to assigned Border States location after completion of the program. Physical Requirements Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:
Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100%
Lift from Waist: 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all Lift from Floor: 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently 26 to 50 lbs. - Frequently 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all Carried for Distance: 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all Physical Activity Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day: Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Frequently Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Frequently Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Frequently Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Frequently Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Frequently Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Continuously Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) - Frequently Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Frequently Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) - Continuously Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Continuously Driving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - Occasionally Desk work (work usually performed at a desk) - Continuously Use of a computer - Continuously Use of a telephone - Frequently Hearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Frequently Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Frequently Additional Information This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer's discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Our History Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with over 100 locations in 24 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extra-ordinary people skills. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction, industrial and utility industries. Border States has a competitive benefit package and is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners. We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive, allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers. Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers' needs, which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do. We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Our employee-owners understand these diverse needs and have the commitment, resourcefulness and flexibility to outperform all others.
Values
As a Border States employee-owner, you're responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards.
Mission
Border States provides value to our customers by delivering innovative product and supply chain solutions.
Service Philosophy
We earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do.
Service Standards
Border States employee-owners are competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged .
Your career
Join an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting for?
Border States has a competitive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
FSA & HSA
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Disability Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Time
Personal Leave time and more!
Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.
Equal Opportunity For All It's not just the law. It's something we've believed in since our founding. We value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer.
Drug Free/Smoke Free workplace
