Sales Trainee*

divh2Sales Trainee/h2pCEDs competitive Sales Training Program provides the tools and training for learning the ins and outs of one of the nations fastest growing industries. In this approximate 24-month rotational position, you will be exposed to various roles in each facet of the company, gaining experience in all aspects of the business. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, exemplifies stellar time management and communication skills, and is excited to be empowered and involved in business goals and initiatives. In this position, you will:/pulliLearn all aspects of the CED business/liliAttend classes online as well as in-person at various locations/liliParticipate in on-the-job training and mentoring/liliEstablish, develop, and maintain relationships and rapport with customers/li/ulpReports to: Steve Wimer/ppMinimum Qualifications:/pulliMust be at least 18 years of age/liliBachelors Degree/liliCurrent, valid drivers license with acceptable driving record/liliAuthorization to work in the United States (without requiring work authorization sponsorship by CED now or in the future)/li/ulpPreferred Qualifications:/ppWorking Conditions:/pulliConditions vary based on the trainees current segment of the training and will include warehouse, office and external environments./liliDuring some segments, activities will include lifting, sorting, standing, possible extreme heat/cold conditions./liliOffice segments may include sitting for extended periods./liliVarious segments will include some travel

both by car and by air./li/ulpSupervisory Responsibilities:/ppNo/ppEssential Job Functions:/pulliSample Training Schedule:/liolliWarehouse Training 6 weeks/liliSafety and equipment operation; shipping/receiving; freight claims; paper processing; backorders; warehouse organization; product familiarity/liliCounter Sales 5 months/liliProduct knowledge; customer interface and sales ability/liliOperations 10 weeks/liliIncludes credit office, service center, and administration/liliInside Sales 6-7 months/liliPhone sales techniques; develop job requirements; joint calls with outside salesmen/liliPurchasing 2 months/liliInventory control (stock level); write-downs/liliOutside Sales 12 months/liliNew and current account development with sales and GP goals/liliEnjoy winning sales orders and growing market share, through negotiations and reaching team oriented sales and GP goals./liliDevelop sales opportunities with current customers and build rapport; providing technical information and explanations; preparing quotations./liliDevelop accounts by checking customers buying history; suggesting related and new items; explaining technical features./liliMaintain a proactive approach to all accounts and their needs through constant communication and prompt responses./liliProvide competitive quotes for daily purchases, monthly buys and annual contracts./liliFill orders by transferring orders to fulfillment; communicating expected delivery date; explaining stock-outs./liliUpdate job knowledge by studying new product descriptions and participating in educational opportunities./liliAccomplish department and organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments./liliResponsibilities also include counter sales, receiving, stocking, order fulfillment, and occasionally customer delivery./li/ol/ulpCED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran/ppOther Compensation:/ppThe following additional compensation may be applicable for this position:/pulliProfit Sharing/liliBenefits available for this position are:/liliInsurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care for full-time positions/liliLife Insurance/lili401(k)/liliPaid Sick Leave/liliPaid Holidays/liliPaid Vacation/liliHealth Savings Account (HSA) and matching/li/ul/div