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STEP Associate (Sonepar Training for Emerging Professionals)

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Recruitment began on August 19, 2025
and the job listing Expires on January 9, 2026
Denver, CO Full-time Job
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The Sonepar Training for Emerging Professionals Program (STEP) is a 12-month dynamic, intensive rotational program designed to educate, train, and develop skills in emerging professionals and help establish your career. You will get hands-on experience in every aspect of our business through on-the-job, e-learning, subject matter expert training, and residency trips. This rotational program includes exposure to site and corporate operations, sales strategies, processes, procurement, project management, E-Commerce, and the Sonepar USA and our Operating Companies’ business philosophy. After this dynamic program, you will have the opportunity to present to our Executive Leadership team on key strategic organizational initiatives.

Do you want to work for a Global Leader? Are you a driven self-starter? Is being a part of a company culture that values Performance, People, Customers, and Sustainability important to you? Our program provides the ability to grow your career within our organization, participate in special assignments and gain business acumen through mentor programs. This program will begin in June 2026.

The core rotations of this program are:

• Warehouse/Logistics

• Inside Sales/Counter

• Projects & Quotations

• Marketing/Digital Solutions/E-Commerce

• Outside Sales/Specialty Track

In addition to your rotations, you will also experience:

• Team-Building activities with fellow emerging professionals

• All-expense paid travel to different company locations

• Enhanced understanding of our business through specialized training

Basic Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, or related degree required

• Minimum GPA of 3.0

• Possess an enthusiastic/self-starter attitude

• Excellent communication, time management and leadership skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Flexible and adaptable team player

Check out more information: Early Career Programs.

Why join QED, a Sonepar Company?

Founded in Denver in 1987, QED aims to provide the industry with high-quality electrical products and services. It employs over 500 associates across 18 branches within Arizona and Colorado to serve commercial and residential contractors, industrial facilities, and OEM businesses.

At QED, we embrace what makes us unique. As a company with local roots and global reach, we excel at the diversity of our Associates and the different ways each of us contributes to our success. What keeps us at the forefront of progress? OUR PEOPLE. No matter where they work or who they are, we trust their individual skills and qualities and give them everything they need to reach their full potential.

Our Competitive Benefits?

401K Plan, Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Personal, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Life Insurance, and a Definitive Career Path.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com.

EEO is the Law
Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, Click here.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision
Sonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more, Click here.

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Rockwell West, Room 210
Fort Collins, CO 80523

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Department Hours Crunch Week Drop-In Hours (Dec. 1-5) - No Appt. Needed!
M Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
T Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
W Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
TH Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
F Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Phone
(970) 491-1540
Email
cob-cmc@business.colostate.edu
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Career Management Center
Rockwell West, Room 210
Fort Collins, CO 80523

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