Branch Management Trainee jobs in Oakland, CA

SUMMARY:

CED Greentech is North America’s premiere solar equipment distributor. CED Greentech distributes a full range of solar equipment from our 70 locations to thousands of solar contractors throughout the United States. We are driven to accelerate the adoption of solar power by enabling solar installers to easily and cost-effectively design, finance, sell, and install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.

As a Management Trainee, you will contribute to the deployment of solar technology in business-to-business sales through residential and commercial applications. You will form lasting relationships with solar installers and contractors and work hard to support their design, engineering, credit, financial services, logistics and procurement needs.

The Management Trainees are taught every aspect of CED’s business, from the ground up, to run a multi-million-dollar location upon completion of the training. On-the-job training lasts for 2-3 years and includes rotations in the warehouse, counter sales, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial statements, purchasing, inside sales, project management, inventory management and outside sales. Throughout the program, trainees attend multiple classes in the following areas: renewables, electrical products, sales, financial services, and management. Classes are held throughout the country and facilitated by CED and its company partners. This training program helps to equip trainees to be future leaders of CED Greentech.

REPORTS TO: Training Manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Current, valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Authorization to work in the United States (without requiring work authorization sponsorship by CED now or in the future)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Sales or customer service experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software

ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Strong negotiation skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to solve problems
• Must be a self-starter who can handle a heavy volume of work and be able to handle multiple tasks at the same time

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Conditions vary based on the trainee’s current segment of the training and will include warehouse, office, and external environments. During some segments, activities will include lifting, sorting, standing, possible extreme heat/cold conditions. Office segments may include sitting for extended periods. Various segments will include some travel – both by car and by air.

BENEFITS:
Benefits available for this position are:

• Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care for full-time positions
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Parental Leave

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Learning all aspects of the CED business
• Attending classes in various locations
• Communicating – both written and spoken – in English.

NOTE:This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties or responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned at any time; with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,988.25 - $71,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• No experience needed

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person