Associate - Sales & Operations Development Program

As an Associate - Sales & Operations Development Program, you will partake in the Wesco Sales & Operations Development Program. This is a twelve-month training program designed to prepare Associates for a Sales or Sales Operations position within Wesco. You will develop strong selling skills and overall business acumen, gain product and industry knowledge, and expand their professional networks throughout Wesco. You will work directly under the supervision of one of our local managers and are paired with a peer mentor (previous program graduate). Successful completion of the program results in a full-time Sales or Sales Operations position. Completing the program means that an Associate has successfully completed the entire twelve-month training program and its requirements.

**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
- 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
- 0-2 years of experience working in B2B industrial distribution
- Internship in Sales, Supply Chain, Operations or Business preferred
- Ability to travel 0-25%

**Training**: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 formatGraduation Event (In-person) - Near Chicago or Pittsburgh
- Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer _.

The compensation amount is not guaranteed. This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position, however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, experience and qualifications.

Wesco provides a variety of benefits to employees. More information about benefits is available here. For eligible positions, compensation may also include participation in an incentive plan.

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our workforce by embracing the unique perspectives, authenticity and individuality of more than 20,000 Wesco employees around the globe. Through our Business Resource Groups, comprehensive benefits plan and our community outreach initiatives, you can be a part of a welcoming work community who provides platforms for your success.

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.