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Summary

Job title: Sales Trainee*

Job ID: 202541570004

Department: Lincoln - RES

Description

Summary:

Rensenhouse'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 Rensenhouse 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 Clients

+ Contribute to goal-planning with Manager

Reports to: Adam Learmont

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Must be at least 18 years of age

+ Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent work / technical experience

+ 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)

+ Strong communication skills in both written and spoken English

+ Computer proficiency

+ Demonstrated capacity to learn technical product knowledge.

+ Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of customer service and handle multiple priorities at once

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Must be personally driven and self-motivated. Should display initiative and perseverance.

+ Must have stellar multitasking and prioritizing ability, as well as a strong sense of urgency.

+ Must be organized and have a system for note taking and recollection of information.

+ Possess strong problem-solving skills and be creative in your thinking.

+ Must have the humility to admit when you need help and ask for assistance.

+ Teamwork

+ Detail-oriented

+ Flexibility

Working Conditions:

+ This job operates primarily in an office environment and includes warehouse work and conditions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

+ While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to:

+ stand; walk; sit;

+ use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls;

+ reach with hands and arms;

+ climb stairs;

+ talk or hear.

+ The employee must occasionally lift or move products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.

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.

+ Provide outstanding customer service to all current and potential customers, mainly via telephone and email

+ Write orders with accuracy and in accordance to all sales policies and procedures

+ Maintain current customer base

+ Participate in monthly sales initiatives and always seek to grow business in the best interest of Rensenhouse and our Clients

+ Communicate and cooperate with Account Managers and other CED employees like the Solutions Consultants and AIMM Services groups for all pertinent activities

+ Communicate process improvement ideas

+ Provide timely follow-up on all customer orders, quotes, and materials

+ Maintain up-to-date awareness with new and existing products and services

+ Utilize CRM software as a hub of knowledge for Client information and projects that need to be followed up on

+ Stay curious and strive to be the easiest partner for our clients to work with.

CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran

Compensation Range:

The compensation range for this position is $20 to $23 hourly.

Other Compensation:

The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position:

+ Bonus

+ 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

+ Paid Pregnancy & New Parent Leave