Sales Trainee

WestRock Company; Guelph; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in sustainable packaging is seeking a Sales Trainee in Ontario. This position focuses on developing skills necessary for a Sales Representative role, including managing supplier relationships and understanding customer needs. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree and some sales experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive training with development opportunities

Attractive salary reflecting skills and competencies

Culture based on integrity and excellence

Qualifications

• 1-3 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination.
• Must be a self-starter, goal-oriented and motivated by commission earnings.

Responsibilities

• Learn to manage supplier relationships with an established location.
• Develop rapport with customers by making periodic visits.
• Learn to anticipate opportunities by identifying problems.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Sales

Budgeting / forecasting

Financial analysis

Creative problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or Commerce

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE : SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose : Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

The Opportunity :

Smurfit Westrock is currently seeking a Sales Trainee who is interested in a career in the paperboard and packaging industry. Ideal candidates will have some sales experience, preferably with an undergraduate degree. The goal of the program is to give the trainee the knowledge and tools needed to transition into a Sales Representative role.

How You will Impact Smurfit Westrock :

Learn how to manage supplier relationships with an established location

Develop rapport with customers by making periodic visits and exploring specific needs

Learn how to anticipate new opportunities by identifying problems / opportunities within the customer’s organization

Learn how to strategically sell company value to customers

Learn sales policies, job functions and expectations leading to the position of Sales Representative

What You Need to Succeed :

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing; Business or Commerce; one to three years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Negotiation skills, sales, budgeting / forecasting, and financial analysis.

Creative problem solving, analytical thinking.

Ability to communicate and form relationships at all levels within the organization.

MS Office and Excel Skills.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, goal-oriented, motivated by commission earnings and success, and open to interdepartmental training in graphics, manufacturing, etc.

What We Offer :

Culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence

Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities

An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential

A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, we will, upon request from the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please let us know your needs and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.