Sales Intern - Summer

The Intern program at Walters is a great way to gain knowledge about departmental operations and how departments within a company work together to achieve a common goal. The Intern will support their department and assist with various projects.  We are flexible with the days and hours required to work and can work with your college schedule.

 Locations: Santa Clarita, Lake Forest

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with sales and internal team
• Learn corporate functions as necessary.
• Assist with data entry, file maintenance, scanning, and research.
• Assist with projects as needed.
• Assist with warehousing functions.
• Provide excellent customer service
• Perform sales calls
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

Competencies:

• Ability and desire to learn company operations in a team environment.
• Able to complete tasks, meet tight deadlines under pressure, and follow up on commitments.
• Commitment to and demonstration of high ethical standards governing professional behavior and interactions.
• Proven proficiency in the use of a personal computer accompanied by a strong aptitude for technical applications.
• Excellent phone and research skills with attention to detail
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Intense curiosity to learn.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Working towards attaining a college degree
• Computer, filing, and 10-key skills required.
• Ability to maintain flexible working hours.
• Effective written and verbal communication with customers and coworkers.
• PC proficiency for data entry and utilization of Microsoft Office applications, such as Excel.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift, carry, and otherwise transport work-related materials that frequently weigh up to 25 lbs and that may occasionally weigh in excess of 25 lbs.

About Walters:

Walters Wholesale Electric Company was founded in 1953 by Lester H. Walter.

The Walters mission is to treat customers and employees fairly and honorably and to develop a lasting and satisfying relationship with each and every one.

Since 1953, Walters Wholesale Electric Company has served the construction industry throughout Southern California. Today, the freeway-close network of Walters branches provides quick and convenient access to a full complement of supplies for contractors and construction companies. 

Walters Wholesale provides competitive benefits such as:

• Health insurance (medical & dental only)
• Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company contribution
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Leave Time (vacation and sick leave)
• Product discounts
• and more

If you are unable to complete the online application due to a disability, contact the Walters Recruiting team to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.