Sales and Leadership Training Program

Empower your Future at the Nation’s Largest Independent Electrical Distributor!

At U.S. Electrical Services, Inc. (USESI), we combine over 100 years of expertise, $150 M in inventory, and the power of 2,000 dedicated employees across 150 locations to deliver excellence every day. As a family of 14 regional businesses, we thrive on innovation and teamwork, empowering our people to shape the future of the electrical industry.

Walters Wholesale Electric Company, an affiliate of USESI, is seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals who are excited to join the electrical distribution industry.

Summary:

In the Accelerated Leadership Preparation Systems (ALPS) program, you’ll complete an intensive, hands-on 18 - 24 month sales and leadership program that consists of seven distinct phases: Warehouse, Counter Sales, Inside Sales, Project Management, Outside Sales, and Branch Operations. In each phase, you will learn at different locations within Southern California.

During the first 12 months, the program has a shared curriculum on various prerequisite subjects. At the 12-month mark, you’ll work with your manager to determine your preferred course of study and then specialize in preparing for either a sales or leadership career.

Throughout the program, you will be mentored by various industry specialists, allowing you to train with the very best! In addition, you will complete training through the National Association of Electrical Distributors as well as our very own university. Topics covered include electrical distributor operations, electricity, electrical products, customer service, communications, ethics, finance, leadership, and personal development. You’ll also receive training on our ERP system and on-site vendor training.

Requirements:

• B.A. or B.S. degree required or equivalent work experience
• Proven leadership ability
• Self-motivated with a curiosity for learning new things
• Enthusiasm for building teams and businesses
• A strong sense of teamwork and a passion for developing others
• A willingness to learn and try new things, while being flexible and adaptable
• Innovative thinking with the ability to multi-task
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel to different branches across Southern California
• Prior experience in sales and customer service is strongly preferred.
• No electrical experience is needed, but is preferred.

Benefits:

At Walters, we believe that our benefits should make a difference—to you, your job, and the life you lead outside of work. We are dedicated to supporting our most valuable asset, our employees!

Full-time employees are eligible for the following comprehensive benefit plan:

• Health insurance (medical/dental/vision)
• TeleMedicine
• Company Paid Life Insurance & AD&D insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company contribution
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Leave Time (vacation and sick leave)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Choice of voluntary benefits including identity theft
• Product discounts

If you are unable to complete the online application due to a disability, contact our company recruiter to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Walters, a USESI company, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member, age, disability, sexual and gender orientation, genetic information or any other legally protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. This commitment extends to all aspects of Walters’ employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, termination, and other terms and conditions of employment.