Distribution Trainee

Looking for a challenging, fast-paced career with room for advancement? Then check out Kirby Risk!

DISTRIBUTION TRAINEE

Growth Opportunity in Central Illinois with a Regional Leader in Electrical Supply

The Kirby Risk Distribution Trainee Program is a comprehensive 12- 18 month program, which will include a combination of the following:

• Coaching and Mentoring
• On the Job Training (OJT)
• Online Learning
• Exposure to critical aspects of the Business and Industry: Branch Operations, Distribution Services, Corporate Functions, Sales, and Manufacturer Training and Products
• Project and Customer Site Visits

Upon successfully completing the KR Distribution Trainee program, you will be given the opportunity to fill a role in Branch Operations, Project Management, or Sales.
What will I be doing as a Distribution Trainee?

• Acquiring methods of maximizing branch profitability through the budget process and management of P&L statements
• Developing and maintaining relationships at all levels of the Kirby Risk Supply and Distribution Business
• Cultivating a strategy to provide customer service excellence internally and externally, embodying the Kirby Risk Values and Principles
• Participating in project-based work assignments
• Developing a methodology to complete product training and manufacturing training
• Facilitating an environment of continuous process improvement
• Acquiring knowledge to review and resolve complex internal and external customer problems

A Capstone Project will be required for the successful completion of the Distribution Trainee Program
Want to know if you are a good fit? If so, you will meet the following criteria:

• College degree or equivalent work experience
• Solid analytical capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as presentation skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication, customer contact skills, and the ability to interact with people at all levels of the organization
• Ability to handle multiple tasks/priorities and successfully meet several deadlines at once while maintaining attention to detail and organization
• Notable computer skills and aptitude; Microsoft Office Suite preferred
• Be goal-oriented, credible, a responsive team-player, who is forward-thinking
• Be collaborative, consultative, self-directed, empathetic, and can work independently
• Possess the ability to perform and retain various skill-related tasks, training, and operations
• Demonstrate a commitment to seeking and creating best practices

What are some of the Physical Requirements?

• Ability to push, pull or carry up to 50lbs
• Walk customer facility/job site
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Talk or hear, both in person and by telephone
• Use hands repetitively to operate, finger, handle or feel standard office equipment, and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

What are the Hours?
8 to 5, Monday through Friday, with occasional travel, overnight travel limited

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, and a 401K Plan, Profit Sharing, and PTO.

How to apply:
To be considered for this position, please apply online at www.kirbyrisk.com/careers Refer to Job #58. Email questions to careers@kirbyrisk.com

WHEN APPLYING, PLEASE MENTION WHERE YOU SAW OUR AD
Please do not call us; we will acknowledge all resumes received via email. You must have legal status that enables you to work in the U.S. We cannot obtain sponsorship.

Please get to know us at www.kirbyrisk.com. or LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kirby-risk/
Equal Opportunity Employer

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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 Midwestern values; 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 offers a full benefits package, including Medical, RX, Dental, Vision, Life, Employee Assistance Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing, as well as Paid Time Off. WHEN APPLYING, PLEASE MENTION WHERE YOU SAW OUR AD. Any responses not reflecting the education/skills/experience required will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

If you were referred by a current Kirby Risk employee, please share their name on the application. Kirby Risk is a regional electrical distributor with 38 locations in Indiana, Illinois and Ohio.

Salary : $38,700 - $48,900