As an Associate - Sales & Operations Development Program, you will partake in the Wesco Sales & Operations Development Program. This is a twelve-month training program designed to prepare Associates for a Sales or Sales Operations position within Wesco. You will develop strong selling skills and overall business acumen, gain product and industry knowledge, and expand their professional networks throughout Wesco. You will work directly under the supervision of one of our local managers and are paired with a peer mentor (previous program graduate). Successful completion of the program results in a full-time Sales or Sales Operations position. Completing the program means that an Associate has successfully completed the entire twelve-month training program and its requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Warehouse and Operations
- Sales Operations
- Inside Sales
- Outside Sales
- Business Development
Qualifications:
- Associates degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- 0-1 years of experience in a service, business, or sales-oriented role
- Desire to build a career in Sales, Supply Chain, Operations or Business
- Team player mindset
- Excellent verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability and willingness to travel - local and national
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Power BI
- 0-2 years of experience working in B2B industrial distribution
- Internship in Sales, Supply Chain, Operations or Business preferred
- Ability to travel 0-25%
Training: In addition to the immersive experience provided through the assigned company location, Associates will be invited to participate in several training conferences. Conferences are designed to include networking opportunities, training, and fun!
- Program Orientation (In-person) - Near Chicago or Pittsburgh
- Mid-Year Event (Virtual Event) - via Microsoft Teams or similar format
- Graduation Event (In-person) - Near Chicago or Pittsburgh
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About UsThis amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.
In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.
Skills Required
- Associates degree
- Bachelor's degree
- 0-1 years of experience in a service, business, or sales-oriented role
- Desire to build a career in Sales, Supply Chain, Operations or Business
- Team player mindset
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability and willingness to travel - local and national (0-25%)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Power BI
- 0-2 years of experience working in B2B industrial distribution
- Internship in Sales, Supply Chain, Operations or Business
WESCO International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about WESCO International and has not been reviewed or approved by WESCO International.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the 401(k) with company match is a relative strong point and is consistently part of the package. Retirement offerings are frequently cited as a solid element within the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests PTO policies are favorable, including self‑managed or generous banks in some roles along with paid holidays. Paid parental leave and related time‑off options add to the perceived strength of leave benefits.
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Flexible Benefits — Feedback suggests employees have meaningful choice through medical plan options with HSA/FSA alongside ancillary programs like EAP, discounts, and supplemental coverages. The breadth of selectable add‑ons supports tailoring benefits to individual needs.
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What We Do
At Wesco, we believe life should run smoothly. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. Harnessing 100 years of ingenuity and expertise, we increase profitability, improve productivity and mitigate risk for approximately 150,000 customers worldwide. With nearly 1.5 million products and locations in more than 50 countries, Wesco is your partner in progress. Our company’s greatest asset is our people. From our corporate and field offices to our distribution sites, Wesco employs over 20,000 professionals around the globe. We’re committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our workforce by embracing the unique perspectives, authenticity, and individuality our team members contribute to the company. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company with 2022 net sales of $21.4 billion.
