CED is Seeking a Training Manager

CED, one of the premier distributors in the electrical industry is seeking a Training Manager to support multiple states and profit centers. If you know CED, you know this is a unique opportunity to contribute to the success of local PCs, the business, and, perhaps most importantly, the development of people.

According to CED …

Company Profile:

With over 700 locations nationwide, CED has become one of the largest electrical distributors in the country since opening in 1957. We put power directly into the hands of managers at each of our locations, giving them the authority to make decisions best aligned with their city, clientele, and unique circumstances. Although each location operates like a small business, CED supports each one with the resources, funding, and tools to help them grow—they all have different names and serve different areas, but every location’s success is important to the future of CED. With an overarching culture based on empowerment of people, service, integrity, and reliability, CED is a financially sound, stable company with great opportunity for career growth.

Job Summary:

As a CED Training Manager you will recruit, hire, evaluate, train and mentor members of CED’s Management Training Program to ensure they are prepared to run a CED business.

In this role you will also provide the following support within your territory: talent acquisition and evaluation, succession planning, lead and coordinate recruiting efforts, as well as travel to multiple CED businesses. You will also work closely with other CED Training Managers and the Training Director to assist with the development of all CED Training Classes. Partnering closely with multiple levels of CED managers, regular contact and feedback with trainees will be required to evaluate and ensure innovative and engaging training in the following areas: Management, Sales, Leadership, Business Acumen, and Industry Knowledge.

Territory includes, but not limited to: Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the ongoing development of CED training classes, evaluate training classes and methods, and explore new and viable training methods with both long- and short-term strategic vision
• Manage multiple people with varying levels of experience and provide regular feedback
• Lead and participate in recruiting efforts, while teaching best practices within your territory
• Develop and lead presentations and discussions for Regions and Divisions within territory
• Interview and evaluate candidates for the Management Training Program with pre-employment assessment techniques
• Work closely and build relationships with Profit Center Managers, Division Managers, and Region Managers throughout your coverage area
• Help facilitate placement of trainees upon completion of CED’s Management Training Program
• Travel within territory for recruiting, trainings, and additional meetings and conferences as required

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: electrical industry, sales, management, training, recruiting, mentorship
• Must have current and valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future.

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