Distribution Trainee-Operations

We are currently recruiting for a Distribution Trainee in Central Illinois (Peoria, Bloomington, Champaign, Decatur) for Operations. Successful Kirby Risk team members exhibit high levels of commitment, an outstanding work ethic, resourcefulness, willingness to give and receive feedback and an undeniable desire to learn. If you are ready to be rewarded for your hard work in developing these qualities, consider a career with Kirby Risk Electrical Supply. Your career with Kirby Risk begins with the KR Distribution Trainee program. This extensive  development program will include a combination of coaching, exposure to key operations, sales support roles, and location/customer visits. After successful completion of the KR Distribution Trainee program you will be given the opportunity to fill a management level role within Operations. The KR Distribution Trainee Program Program focused on work life experiences, coaching and foundational educational courses Extensive training on Kirby Risk distributed products through industry-based, self-guided product knowledge training, manufacturer training and plant tours Complete training on KR service capabilities through operations and logistics work life experiences Introduction to KR customers through sales and customer work life experiences Skill building in cross functional (teams and markets) sales support roles, leading to success in meeting customer service and sales objectives Additional Project based work life experiences Opportunity to gain valuable experience in various KR locations Extensive coaching and use of an assessment-based feedback system Requirements of a Distribution Trainee candidate: Residency in assigned base location city during the program Work in and travel to assigned KR locations during the program Four year degree in Engineering, Business, Sales/Marketing or Industrial Distribution preferred, completion of other degrees considered Military experience considered in lieu of degree Proven pre-degree sales or customer service experience Has a valid driver's license What’s the company culture like at Kirby Risk? A leader in Electrical Supply and Manufacturing, the roots of this continuously successful (since 1926) organization are reflected in its enduring Values and Principles; hard-working, engaged, caring people who treat one another and our customers with the utmost respect and approach their work with a sense of urgency.   What are the benefits? Kirby Risk provides a complete benefits package, including Medical RX Dental Vision Life Employee Assistance Programs Tuition Reimbursement On-the-job training 401K Plan Profit Sharing PTO