Business Trainee

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Employee stock ownership

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Job summary

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. is seeking a Sales Trainee to join a 12- to 18-month program designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to advance into an Account Executive position.

The role emphasizes safety, customer service, and collaboration within a team. ABachelor's degree in sales/marketing is required along with strong MS Office and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sales/marketing is required or equivalent.
• Two years outside selling or related experience preferred.
• Experience in corrugated packaging industry is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office and able to prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 12-18 month sales training program to prepare for a long-term role as Account Executive.
• Meet or exceed sales and customer service standards set by the Sales Manager.
• Review training goals weekly with the Sales Manager to build necessary skills.
• Exhibit professional behavior and teamwork to support company goals.
• Drive business through new and innovative ideas and approaches.
• Perform in an office setting as part of a full-time role.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sales/marketing

Job description

Position Purpose:

BCI is looking for talented, passionate associates to join our Sales Trainee program. The Sales Trainee will be enrolled in our 12-18 month sales training program to prepare and equip the associate with the knowledge and skills in learning the corrugated packaging industry to become a part of our successful Account Executive team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Tasks related to this position may vary and are not limited to those listed below:

• Follow established safety rules, policies and procedures at all times
• Participate in a 12-18 month sales training program to prepare for a long-term position with BCI as an Account Executive
• Meet or exceed the operating standards in the areas of sales and customer service. Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the Account Executive
• Achieve in meeting or exceeding the developed professional goals set to and agreed upon between yourself and the Sales Manager
• Participate in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas
• Review of the training program goals with the Sales Manager on a weekly basis to ensure the Sales Trainee is acquiring the skills necessary in becoming a successful Account Executive
• Exhibit professional behavior at all times and treating others with respect
• Full-time role in an office setting

Desired Skills and Behavioral Strengths:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong communication, interpersonal, listening and verbal and written communication skills
• Highly motivated and results-orientated individual who can work well both independently and within a team environment
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as sales reports, operating instructions and training and procedure manuals
• Ability to write reports and correspondence
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, costs, proportions, percentages and volume
• Strong attention to detail

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in sales/marketing
• Two years outside selling or related experience – preferred, but not required
• Experience in the corrugated box industry – preferred, but not required
• Valid driver’s license, safe driving record and reliable transportation

About BCI

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held, employee-owned company with twelve (12) corrugated manufacturing facilities, providing an extensive range of corrugated packaging products. Located in ten states, our services and capabilities include custom-designed corrugated packaging, point-of-purchase displays, point-of-sale packaging along with fulfillment and logistics. Simply stated, we do not just make boxes. We build the means to shape impressions and influence perceptions.

BCI provides competitive pay and a robust benefits package including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision and life insurance, disability benefits, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, as well as a bonus plan and opportunity for employee stock ownership.