Irby Utilities - Sonepar Training for Emerging Professionals (STEP)

Your next career opportunity

As one of the largest utility distribution organizations in America, we constantly strive to bring our best to our customers, suppliers, and fellow associates. Irby Utilities is uniquely positioned to provide dynamic solutions to essential utility services impacting our local and broader communities.

Emerging Professionals Program Associate  

Your next career opportunity 

As one of the largest utility distribution organizations in America, we constantly strive to bring our best to our customers, suppliers, and fellow associates. Irby Utilities is uniquely positioned to provide dynamic solutions to essential utility services impacting our local and broader communities. 

We are powered by our people. Across our nationwide reach and diversity, we adapt, dare, and learn as a team. Through our tremendous growth, we are continuing to develop opportunities and look for people to join us as we journey forward. 

Emerging Professionals Program 

The Emerging Professionals Program (STEP) is a dynamic, rotational program designed to educate, train, and develop the skills to launch your career. 

Within STEP, slated to begin in June 2025, you will receive hands on experience in every aspect of our business through on-the-job, e-learning, subject matter expert training, and residency events in locations across the US. This intensive program includes exposure to site and corporate operations, sales strategies, processes, procurement, project management, analytics, and our Operating Company’s business philosophy. You will also have the opportunity to present to our Executive Leadership team on key strategic organizational initiatives. 

The core rotations of this program are: 

• Warehouse/Logistics Operations 

• Inside Sales and Customer Solutions 

• Corporate Operations and Analytics 

• Outside Sales/Account Management 

• Role Specialization 

In addition to your rotations, you will also experience: 

• Team-Building activities with fellow emerging professionals 

• Developmental learning paths and seminars 

• 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.

• 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 

Why work for Irby?

Irby Utilities is a crucial link in the distribution chain, connecting manufacturers to their customers in electrical power, natural gas, and broadband services. Our team delivers end-to-end solutions through logistical and operational support, sales and account management, project services, data analysis, and more. We firmly attribute our success to our people in each of these fields, and we are constantly advancing our skills and abilities.

Our Competitive Benefits?

401K Plan, Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Company Holidays, Floating Holiday, On Demand Pay, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Long-term and Short-term Disability, and Life Insurance.

About Irby

Irby is a leading fulfillment and solutions provider for utility and utility contracting marketplaces. Pairing nearly 100 years of utility experience with the industry’s top technologies and manufacturers, Irby is poised to provide innovative products and customized services to serve its nationwide client base best. Irby offers a complete portfolio to each of its core business segments: distribution, transmission, substation, generation, renewable energy, EPC, fiber/broadband communications, and gas. Visit irby.com for more.

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