Job Information
Consolidated Electrical Distributors Sales Trainee - Non Exempt in St. Petersburg, Florida
Summary
Job title: Sales Trainee - Non Exempt
Job ID: 202484250003
Department: St. Petersburg - RAY
Location: FL-St. Petersburg
Description
Summary:
Provide competitive quotes for daily purchases, monthly buys and annual contracts.
Enjoy winning sales orders and growing market share, through negotiations and reaching team oriented sales and GP goals.
Develops sales opportunities with current customers and building rapport; providing technical information and explanations; preparing quotations.
Maintain a proactive approach to all accounts and their needs, through constant communication and prompt responses
Fills orders by transferring orders to fulfillment; communicating expected delivery date; explaining stock-outs.
Develops accounts by checking customer's buying history; suggesting related and new items; explaining technical features.
Updates job knowledge by studying new product descriptions; participating in educational opportunities.
Accomplishes department and organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Responsibilities also include counter sales, receiving, stocking, order fulfillment, and occasionally customer delivery
Below is a sample training program
SAMPLE TRAINING SCHEDULE
Warehouse Training 6 weeks
(Safety and equipment operation; shipping/receiving;
freight claims; paper processing; backorders; warehouse
organization; product familiarity)
Counter Sales 5 months
Product knowledge; customer interface and sales ability
Operations 10 weeks
(Includes credit office, service center, and administration)
Inside Sales 6-7 months
Phone sales techniques; develop job requirements; joint
calls with outside salesmen
Purchasing 2 months
Inventory control (stock level); write-downs
Outside Sales 12 months
(New and current account development with sales and GP goals)
Reports to: Location or Division Manager
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years of age
Bachelor’s Degree
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:
Strong negotiation skills
Strong attention to detail and time management
Ability to solve complex problems
The ideal candidate possesses outstanding communication skills, the desire for a career that makes a difference in the world, and thrives in a fast paced, multi-faceted industry
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. Various segments will include some travel – both by car and by air.
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Essential Job Functions:
Learning all aspects of the CED business
Attending classes online as well as in-person at various locations
On the job training and mentoring
Establish, develop, and maintain relationships and rapport with solar customers
Goal planning with Division and Training Managers
CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran
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 for full-time positions
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k)
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
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