Sales Trainee

The Sales Trainee allows the employee to prepare for a role as an Account Representative or a Customer Service Representative. During this period, the Sales Trainee shadows account representatives and customer service representatives to gain experience in sales, company product lines, as well as customer base. Additionally, the Trainee works in the branch's warehouse to become familiar with shipping and receiving, inventory, and delivery functions. The Trainee also participates in various online and satellite class settings that are conducted by the company's Training Department. These classes include, but are not limited to: product, sales, and leadership training.

Responsibilities

Prepare for a role as an Account Representative or Customer Service Representative; Shadow account representatives and customer service representatives; Work in the branch's warehouse to gain familiarity with shipping, receiving, inventory, and delivery functions; Participate in company-sponsored training classes; Develop competent presentation skills; Train in all levels of a branch including inside sales, outside sales, inventory, delivery, warehouse, and administrative; Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor's degree preferably in Industrial Distribution or related field; Achievement oriented and self-motivated; Strong interpersonal skills and leadership qualities; Strong analytical skills; Able to follow through on tasks; Moderate computer skills including communicating internally and externally via email; Customer service oriented; Ability to travel occasionally

Benefits

Healthcare coverage options; 401(k); Tuition reimbursement; Vacation; Sick pay; Holiday pay