Pros
Sonepar USA is continually growing. I've only been working here for 4 months and we've already had one acquisition. Add that to the existing 16 operating businesses, it creates a unique and diverse corporate environment. I've had the opportunity to work side-by-side with leaders in Human Resources, Logistics and Safety, Key Accounts/Sales, and IT and I can attest to the fact that leadership at Sonepar is focused and committed to safety, employee development and training, listening and acting on our customers' needs, and building a sustainable and profitable business. There are a lot of moving pieces, but the pieces do fit together into one puzzle! Other pros: - Being a part of a privately-held company means we are not on a quarterly reporting cycle - I'm French. So, a perk for me is interacting in French sometimes with our Paris-based holding company colleagues. But, don't worry, their English is perfect.
Cons
If you don't know much about the electrical or industrial distribution industries, don't let that keep you away. I knew nothing and I'm doing okay. I'm not overwhelmed. Maybe your job would be tied to one of the amazing Training Programs I've come across.
