Ten-week, project-based summer internship offering on-the-job training and job shadowing in Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, or Information Technology. Interns work under a department manager, support departmental projects, develop business and technical skills, engage with peers and senior leaders, and may travel up to 25%. Participants get early access to post-graduate developmental programs.
The Wesco Summer Internship Program is a ten-week project-based assignment. The program is designed to provide you with real-world professional experience working for a Fortune 250 company! Throughout the program, you will develop your skillset and overall business acumen, gain product and industry knowledge, and engage with other summer interns as well as senior leaders in the organization. You will work directly under the supervision of one of our department managers. Summer interns are also given early VIP access to interview for our post-graduate developmental programs (Sales, Supply Chain, Information Technology, and Finance).
Based at one of our locations, you will learn through on-the-job training and job shadowing and support one of the following business areas:
- Supply Chain
- Finance
- Marketing
- Information Technology
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree - Minimum B.S./B.A. in a business related field i.e., Supply Chain, Operations, or Business Administration. Degree in progress.
- Strong technical skills as well as strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
- Result-oriented team player mindset.
- High level of attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Prior internship in business related field preferred.
- Experience working for an industrial distributor, contractor, or supplier preferred
- Ability to travel up to 25%
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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.
This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.
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