About the role#
The Branch Intern role provides exposure to the wholesale electrical distribution industry through real-world projects and daily operations. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of branch functions and the broader business while contributing to departmental goals. This position involves direct interaction with various teams and customers to support our service philosophy.
What you'll do#
- Work on day-to-day departmental projects, including process improvement, project management, data support, reporting, and documentation.
- Build professional relationships through meetings, events, and one-on-one interactions with leaders and employee-owners.
- Collaborate across departments such as warehouse, quotations, purchasing, inventory, and finance.
- Assist warehouse operations with shipping, receiving, and stock put-away tasks.
- Shadow Customer Service Representatives and Branch Operations to learn about branch workflows.
- Shadow and assist Delivery Drivers with product deliveries and interact directly with customers at job sites.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a 2 or 4-year degree program or graduation within the last year.
- Proficiency with PC for Windows and Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively plan, organize, and manage tasks.
- Foundational knowledge of business office procedures, data entry, and office equipment operation.
- A customer-service mindset that is responsive, accurate, and engaged.
Location & details#
- Location: Albertville, Minnesota.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About Border States
Border States is an electrical distributor founded in 1952. It is employee-owned and maintains a workforce of 1,001 to 5,000 people. The company operates from a headquarters in Fargo, North Dakota, and manages over 100 branch locations across the country. Its services focus on supply chain products for the utility, construction, and industrial markets.
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