Entry Level Outside Sales Trainee

The Reynolds and Reynolds Company; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Career development

Promotions from within

Paid time off

Job summary

Reynolds and Reynolds is seeking motivated and hardworking Entry Level Outside Sales Trainees to join our growing team. You will enroll in a 12-month sales training program combining field-based and classroom instruction. The classroom portion is at Reynolds University in Dayton, OH, with field training under a Sales Mentor in your territory.

Expect 80-100% travel during the training period. Upon program completion, you will relocate to an assigned territory and become a Sales Professional,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with clean record in last 3–5 years.

Responsibilities

• Complete 12-month sales training program combining field and classroom instruction.
• Relocate to an assigned territory and become a Sales Professional after training.
• Meet monthly and annual quotas by selling Reynolds products and services to automotive dealerships.

Skills

Time management

Relationship building

Communication skills

Valid driver’s license

Willing to relocate

Travel (80-100%) during training

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Position Description

Reynolds and Reynolds is seeking motivated and hard-working Entry Level Outside Sales Trainees to join our growing team. As an Entry Level Outside Sales Trainee, you will enroll in our 12 month sales training program. This program is comprised of both field based and classroom style training. The classroom training is located at our award winning Reynolds University in Dayton, OH. You will complete courses covering a variety of topics, including dealership operations, sales techniques, and negotiation skills. For the field based sales training, you will be working with your assigned Sales Mentor in their territory, observing the sales process and assisting them on their calls. You will also be given the opportunity to travel with our customer service and installation teams to enhance your knowledge of our products. During the 12 months of training, you can expect to travel, with overnight hotel stays, 80-100% of the time.

Position Description

Reynolds and Reynolds is seeking motivated and hard-working Entry Level Outside Sales Trainees to join our growing team. As an Entry Level Outside Sales Trainee, you will enroll in our 12 month sales training program. This program is comprised of both field based and classroom style training. The classroom training is located at our award winning Reynolds University in Dayton, OH. You will complete courses covering a variety of topics, including dealership operations, sales techniques, and negotiation skills. For the field based sales training, you will be working with your assigned Sales Mentor in their territory, observing the sales process and assisting them on their calls. You will also be given the opportunity to travel with our customer service and installation teams to enhance your knowledge of our products. During the 12 months of training, you can expect to travel, with overnight hotel stays, 80-100% of the time.

Once you complete the training program, you will relocate to an assigned territory and become a Sales Professional. Relocation assistance to this new territory will be provided by the company. You will then be responsible for achieving designated monthly and annual quotas by selling an assigned set of Reynolds products and services. Our products and services are specifically targeted to the automotive industry and include high-end software solutions, marketing services, printed business forms and promotional products. As a Sales Professional, you will sell to both new and existing customers in your assigned territory.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Good time management skills
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license, with fewer than 2 moving violations in the last three years and no OVI/DUI/DWI violations in the last five years
• Ability to travel (overnight) 80-100% during training
• Willing to relocate after successful completion of the training program

Benefits

We strive to offer an environment that provides our associates with the right balance between work and family. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a health savings account
• 401(k) with up to 6% matching
• Company car for business and personal use
• Professional development and training
• Promotion from within
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Eight paid holidays
• Referral bonuses

Reynolds and Reynolds promotes a healthy lifestyle by providing a non-smoking environment. Reynolds and Reynolds is an equal opportunity employer.