Sales Trainee*
Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Tacoma, WA, United States
Summary
Job title: Sales Trainee*
Job ID: null
Department: Tacoma - CED
Location: null-null
Description
Summary:
CED's competitive Sales Training Program provides the tools and training for learning the ins and outs of one of the nation's fastest growing industries. In this approximate 18-24 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:
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Learn all aspects of the CED business
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Attend classes online as well as in-person at various locations
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Participate in on- the-job training and mentoring
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Establish, develop, and maintain relationships and rapport with solar customers
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Contribute to goal-planning with Managers
Reports to: PC Manager
Minimum Qualifications:
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Must be at least 18 years of age
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Current, valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
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Authorization to work in the United States (without requiring work authorization sponsorship by CED now or in the future)
Preferred Qualifications:
Working Conditions:
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Conditions vary based on the trainee's current segment of the training and will include warehouse, office and external environments.
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During some segments, activities will include lifting, sorting, standing, possible extreme heat/cold conditions.
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Office segments may include sitting for extended periods.
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Essential Job Functions:
SAMPLE TRAINING SCHEDULE
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Warehouse Training 6 weeks
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Safety and equipment operation; shipping/receiving; freight claims; paper processing; backorders; warehouse organization; product familiarity
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Counter Sales 4-5 months
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Product knowledge; customer interface and sales ability
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Operations 6-8 weeks
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Includes credit office, service center, and administration
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Inside Sales 6-8 months
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Phone sales techniques; develop job requirements; joint calls with outside salesmen
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Outside Sales 12 months
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New and current account development with sales and GP goals
Enjoy winning sales orders and growing market share, through negotiations and reaching team oriented sales and GP goals.
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Develop sales opportunities with current customers and build rapport; providing technical information and explanations; preparing quotations.
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Develop accounts by checking customer's buying history; suggesting related and new items; explaining technical features.
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Maintain a proactive approach to all accounts and their needs through constant communication and prompt responses
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Provide competitive quotes for daily purchases, monthly buys and annual contracts.
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Fill orders by transferring orders to fulfillment; communicating expected delivery date; explaining stock-outs.
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Update job knowledge by studying new product descriptions and participating in educational opportunities.
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Accomplish department and organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
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Responsibilities also include counter sales, receiving, stocking, order fulfillment, and occasionally customer delivery.
CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran
Compensation Range:
The compensation range for this position is $55000 to $60000 annually.
Other Compensation:
The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position:
+ Profit Sharing
Benefits:
Benefits available for this position are:
+ Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care
+ Long Term Disability Insurance after 25 months
+ Life Insurance at 1X your annual salary
+ 401(k) (18 or older)
+ Paid Sick Leave - accrue 0.0347 hours per qualified hour worked, up to 72 hours annually, usable after 90 days
+ Paid Holidays - 9 days each year
+ Paid Vacation - accrue 0.03847 hours per qualified hour worked, up to 80 hours annually
+ Paid Pregnancy & New Parent Leave
+ Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching
+ Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
+ Teledoc
Job title: Sales Trainee*
Job ID: null
Department: Tacoma - CED
Location: null-null
Description
Summary:
CED's competitive Sales Training Program provides the tools and training for learning the ins and outs of one of the nation's fastest growing industries. In this approximate 18-24 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:
+
Learn all aspects of the CED business
+
Attend classes online as well as in-person at various locations
+
Participate in on- the-job training and mentoring
+
Establish, develop, and maintain relationships and rapport with solar customers
+
Contribute to goal-planning with Managers
Reports to: PC Manager
Minimum Qualifications:
+
Must be at least 18 years of age
+
Current, valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
+
Authorization to work in the United States (without requiring work authorization sponsorship by CED now or in the future)
Preferred Qualifications:
Working Conditions:
+
Conditions vary based on the trainee's current segment of the training and will include warehouse, office and external environments.
+
During some segments, activities will include lifting, sorting, standing, possible extreme heat/cold conditions.
+
Office segments may include sitting for extended periods.
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Essential Job Functions:
SAMPLE TRAINING SCHEDULE
+
Warehouse Training 6 weeks
+
Safety and equipment operation; shipping/receiving; freight claims; paper processing; backorders; warehouse organization; product familiarity
+
Counter Sales 4-5 months
+
Product knowledge; customer interface and sales ability
+
Operations 6-8 weeks
+
Includes credit office, service center, and administration
+
Inside Sales 6-8 months
+
Phone sales techniques; develop job requirements; joint calls with outside salesmen
+
Outside Sales 12 months
+
New and current account development with sales and GP goals
Enjoy winning sales orders and growing market share, through negotiations and reaching team oriented sales and GP goals.
+
Develop sales opportunities with current customers and build rapport; providing technical information and explanations; preparing quotations.
+
Develop accounts by checking customer's buying history; suggesting related and new items; explaining technical features.
+
Maintain a proactive approach to all accounts and their needs through constant communication and prompt responses
+
Provide competitive quotes for daily purchases, monthly buys and annual contracts.
+
Fill orders by transferring orders to fulfillment; communicating expected delivery date; explaining stock-outs.
+
Update job knowledge by studying new product descriptions and participating in educational opportunities.
+
Accomplish department and organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
+
Responsibilities also include counter sales, receiving, stocking, order fulfillment, and occasionally customer delivery.
CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran
Compensation Range:
The compensation range for this position is $55000 to $60000 annually.
Other Compensation:
The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position:
+ Profit Sharing
Benefits:
Benefits available for this position are:
+ Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care
+ Long Term Disability Insurance after 25 months
+ Life Insurance at 1X your annual salary
+ 401(k) (18 or older)
+ Paid Sick Leave - accrue 0.0347 hours per qualified hour worked, up to 72 hours annually, usable after 90 days
+ Paid Holidays - 9 days each year
+ Paid Vacation - accrue 0.03847 hours per qualified hour worked, up to 80 hours annually
+ Paid Pregnancy & New Parent Leave
+ Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching
+ Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
+ Teledoc