Highschool Co-Op

Company Summary: Electric Supply Center is one of the largest independent distributors of electrical components in New England. Our clients range from local electrical contractors to multi-national construction companies. Starting in 1971, our business has grown to 5 locations with revenue of over $100 million a year. Our mission is to do more for our customers than just sell electrical supplies. We go the extra mile for them and do everything in our power to help them compete in doing business at every point from quote to sale to delivery.

Position Summary: ESC is seeking dynamic, energetic, and driven individuals to join our business and industry. This program will teach you about the exciting opportunities in the electrical distribution industry, and the relationship between distributors, electrical contractors, general contractors, architects, lighting designers, and building owners. Additionally, you’ll learn how the supply chain (product manufacturers and their representation agencies) interact with distributors to support the construction industry. While other co-op opportunities focus on one particular part of the business, here at ESC we work with our Co-Op Interns to gain exposure to various parts of the business and custom-tailor an internship program that meets your individual interests and strengths.

Responsibilities may include:

Sales (Counter, Inside, and Outside)

• Partner with various sales positions to directly interact with clients (including traveling to customer locations) and engage various sales processes (including counter, inside, and outside sales).
• Work at various branches and locations (including our central distribution center “CDC”) to develop product knowledge and a general understanding of distribution practices between locations and customers.
• Develop and utilize a general understanding of adapting marketing and sales best practice for customers of various needs, sizes, and demands.

Operations (Full Cycle Supply Chain Management)

• Learn all aspects of the Central Distribution Center to develop a well-rounded understanding of the support required to sustain the industry
• Actively engage in the receiving, shipping, and delivery functions utilizing our bar-coded RF scanning system
• Collaborate with our purchasing team on vendor management and supply in our industry
• Develop hands-on experience working with various technical tools to enhance and streamline operations productivity

General and Administration

• Partner with the accounting team to engage in generally accepted accounting practices including processing and file accounts payable and receivable activities including invoices, statements, and credit memos using the company’s ERP system.
• Collaborate with the Information technology team to Provide helpdesk support Install, test and configure new workstations, peripheral equipment and software as well as modify configurations, utilities, software default settings, etc. for the local workstation and update respective databases.
• Support Human Resources team to develop, train, and implement corporate policies, procedures, and best practice to achieve compliance standards.

Qualifications:

Education: Currently pursuing HS degree

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Interest in learning about the the electric distribution industry

· Basic interest and foundational knowledge of electrical industry·

· Comfort with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Working Conditions:

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Professional Corporate, Warehouse, and Customer Settings.

· Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Benefits/Perks

· Schedule Flexibility

· Competitive Compensation

· Fun company paid events for customers and employees

· Co-Ops and “Jump Start” Apprenticeship Programs