Business Intern, Business Management

Intern Department:
Fargo - CED Summary

CED’s paid internships are for candidates who are customer service oriented and interested in pursuing a career that relates to Business-to-Business relationship sales or business management. Our highly structured 10-12 week internship program will provide candidates with working knowledge of the industry by exposing them to all aspects of the electrical distribution field through a combination of mentoring and on-the-job training.

As a CED intern, you will gain experience in each aspect of company operations including:

• Business Management
• Warehousing & Logistics
• Inventory Control & Quality Assurance
• Developing Product Knowledge
• Customer Relations
• Purchasing
• Financial Planning
• Process & Operational Improvement
• Management & Project Management
• Inside Sales & Quotations
• Outside B2B Sales
• CED Business Philosophy

Reports to:

Profit Center Manager

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• 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)

• Strong negotiation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software
• 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

Conditions vary based on the intern'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.

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

The compensation range for this position is $17 to $20 hourly.

• Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care for full-time positions
• Insurance - Medical only for part-time positions, 30+ hours/week
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Teledoc
• Paid Pregnancy & New Parent Leave

CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran