at Consolidated Electrical Distributors in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Job Description
Summary
Job title: Sales Trainee*
Job ID: 202598540002
Department: Grand Canyon Division
Location: AZ-Scottsdale
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 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 Division and Training Managers
Reports to: 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:
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:
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
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
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
+ Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching
+ Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
+ Teledoc
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