Sales Trainee*

Consolidated Electrical Distributors
Salisbury, NC
Summary Job title: Sales Trainee* Job ID: null Department: Salisbury - EDS 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 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: Jason Warner 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 Compensation Range: The compensation range for this position is $45000 to $100000 annually. Other Compensation: The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position: + Commission + 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
Posted 2025-11-20

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