Why Gexpro?
Student Opportunities
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We are a $2.5B diversified global electrical distribution
company
Combined with our parent company, Rexel, we are over $10B
in sales
Global company with strong international opportunities
Built on a GE Legacy of developing leaders and maintaining
strong talent
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Rexel Group
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Headquartered in Paris, France
24,000 employees at 2,400 branches
Active of 4 continents and 29 countries
Sales of over $10B
10 million orders per year
2 million square meters of selling space
333,000 square meters of logistics infrastructure
#1 Worldwide Network in the
Distribution of Electrical Parts and Supplies
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Gexpro Structure
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R)
$13 Billion in Sales
Rexel - Paris
$4 Billion in Sales
Rexel - US
$2.3 Billion in Sales
Gexpro
180 Locations Worldwide
Electrical Distribution
$1.9B
Gexpro Services
$0.4B
• 2000+ employees
• World Class electrical, voice & data
• Global Footprint
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• High Volume / Low Cost Sourcing Expertise
• Inventory Management Experts
• 400 employees
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Gexpro Heritage
January 2007
General Electric invests in
independent distributors assuring
distribution of their products
1904
1925
General Electric begins
acquiring independent
electrical distributors under
General Electric Supply
Corporation
General Electric Distributing Corp
became General Electric Supply
Company a division of the General
Electric Company
76 distribution outlets
merged to form the GE
Supply Corporation
1929
New Beginnings
announced during
Leadership
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1956
The General Electric Supply
Corp name is changed to
General Electric Distribution
Corp
The brand new full-line, fullservice electrical distributor with
over 100 years of experience.
May 4, 2007
GE Supply announces its
New Name & Brand as
Gexpro
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August 2006
General Electric Company
sells GE Supply to Rexel
The brand new full-line, full-service electrical distributor with over 100 years of
experience
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Over 2,500 Employees in 10+ Countries
Ireland
Hungary
United States
China
Italy
India
Asia
Middle
East
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Gexpro
Gexpro offers the products, technical and administrative
support, and fast, reliable delivery to be a one-stop electrical
supplier.
Over $200 million in inventory with 4.5 million square feet of
warehouse space and 150+ locations across the U.S., Puerto Rico
and internationally
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Gexpro: Segments Served
Gexpro offers the products, technical and
administrative support, and fast, reliable delivery to be
a one-stop electrical supplier.
• Electrical Contractors
• Industrial OEM and MRO
• Commercial and Utilities
• Engineer Constructors
• Aerospace Companies
• Retail Construction
• Residential Construction
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Gexpro: Industry Leader
Combined with Rexel, we are now the largest electrical distributor in the
world.
The power of partnering with a market leader. One dedicated to helping
overcome today's challenge to "do more, with less."
Business Groups:
Field Branch Locations
Global Sales Center
Parts Super Center
Gexpro Tech Center
Gexpro Servies
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Gexpro Services:
Supply Chain & Service Business Models
Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul
Model
Integrated Supply
Third Party Logistics
Supply Chain Solutions
Examples
Focus
Offerings
• OEM Operations Support
• MRO & Indirect Materials
• Warehousing & Transport
• OEM Production Support
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• MRO Supply Chain
• E-Commerce Tools
• Warehouse Infrastructure
• Transportation Mgmt
• Packaging
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Tooling
Abrasives
Safety
Janitorial
Total “C” Part Mgmt
Onsite ILM
Kitting
Technology
Target Customers
• High-End Proprietary Product (>$100K/Unit)
• “C” Parts <= 5% of Spend
• Highly Skilled Workforce -> Labor Cost Productivity
• Values: Quality, Technology, Global Sourcing, Global Reach
• Focus on Asset Optimization & Working Capital Reduction
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Gexpro Services: Diversify Vertical Focus
Industry
Segment
Energy
Transportation
Consumer &
Industrial
Aerospace
Technology
$2B
$3B
$4B
$4B
$2B
2006 US
Services
Segment
Size
(4.2% CAGR 03-10)
Customer
Focus
GE Energy
GE Rail
GE Industrial
General Dynamics
GE Healthcare
Solar Turbines
Thomas Built Bus
Steelcase
Woodward Gov
Emerson
Joslyn
Trinity Rail Cars
Deere Hitachi
Cirrus
Beckman
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Our Employees
Operate with the imagination & expertise
to always deliver with integrity in an
environment of teamwork, personal growth
& fun.
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Our Values
Professional
• Providing customers with the best solutions
Accountable
• Delivering on our commitments
Customer Focused
• First and foremost listening to needs
Experienced
• Global reach with local expertise
Setting the PACE
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Our Benefits
Gexpro provides a competitive salary and benefits package
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Comprehensive Medical and Dental
Savings and Security Plan (401k)
Life and Disability Insurance
Family Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Work/Life Resources
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Learning Culture
Gexpro has a culture of developing strong leaders and
a constant focus on personal development including:
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Leadership Development
• Challenging Assignments
• International Opportunities
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Gexpro Builds World Class Leaders
The Distribution & Services Leadership Program offers four tracks in the following
functional areas:
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Sales & Operations
Finance
Human Resources
Information Technology
Rotational in nature, these programs offer hands-on experience, while offering either
classroom or additional learning experience while on program.
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Gexpro Builds World Class Leaders
Michelle Brunswick
Darryn McCabe
Bill Hoyt
ROM-Southeast Region
Branch Mgr – Pittsburgh, PA
Gexpro Gulf Central Region Manager
BOM-Atlanta
Global Accounts Mgr – Indianapolis, IN
GE Lighting
SW & SE Region Manager
Black Belt - Pacific Region
NSC Mgr – Indianapolis, IN
National Mktg Mgr of Lighting
- Indianapolis, IN
Branch Manager – Martinez, CA
Ops Mgr –Pittsburgh, PA
NSC Mgr – Indianapolis, IN
Ops Specialist – Phoenix, AZ
Ops Mgr – Charleston,WV
BOM – Stratford, CT
Sales & Ops 1996
Sales & Ops 1991
Sales & Ops 1991
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Distribution & Services Leadership Program:
Sales & Operations Track
• Develops operations and sales skills through a strong core curriculum
• Challenging assignments in key sales and/or operations roles
• Structure of program varies based on the needs of the different Gexpro
locations and the industries they serve.
• Prepares candidates for a successful career in sales or operations by
providing the opportunity to learn about our products, industry and customers
while making valuable contributions to the organization.
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Distribution & Services Leadership Program:
Finance Track
• Intensive 2 year entry level program spanning several rotational assignments.
• Hands-on experience may include: financial planning, accounting, operations
analysis, auditing, forecasting, treasury/cash management, and commercial finance.
• Combines coursework, job assignments and interactive seminars to
equip you with exceptional technical, financial and business skills.
• Led by senior Gexpro professionals and mentors.
• Develops world-class financial leaders
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Distribution & Services Leadership Program:
Human Resources Track
Challenging, rotational program focused on accelerated development of top potential human
resources talent for HR leadership roles across Gexpro.
• A two-year program consisting of challenging assignments focused on human resources
• Cross-business projects
• Expansion on your knowledge base, critical problem solving skills and professional network
• Formal classroom training in human resources, leadership and business skills and concepts
• Extensive contact with peers
• Round tables with senior business leaders
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Distribution & Services Leadership Program:
IT Track
• A 2-year program consisting of four 6-month assignments.
• Assignments focus on vital business processes: new product
introduction, sales force effectiveness and the delivery of world-class
innovative IT solutions.
• Training includes a series of comprehensive courses which provide
opportunities to share knowledge and skills, explore the businesses and
network with high caliber peers.
• On the job training and/or formal coursework in advanced
information technology and systems, e-Business, project management,
finance, presentation skills, business and problem solving.
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Inside Sales Role:
Global Service Center
• Builds a strong knowledge base of the electrical
distribution industry
• Focus on global customers
• Opportunities for growth within the GSC and
nationwide
• On the job training and/or formal coursework in
electrical distribution, sales, marketing and operations
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Internship and Co-op Opportunities
Internships and co-ops are one of the best ways to experience
Gexpro.
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Meaningful assignments
Training and coaching
Learn from some of the smartest people in the industry
Earn while you learn
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