Field Sales Trainee

Pella Corporation; Pella (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading building materials company is seeking a Field Sales Trainee to join their team. You will engage in a 6-9 month paid training program that includes intensive sales training and hands-on customer engagement. The ideal candidate is proactive, has strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn. This position offers numerous relocation opportunities upon completion of the program.

Qualifications

• Must possess valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and travel as needed.
• Self-motivated team player.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, professional etiquette.
• Self-motivated team player with strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Participate in sales, product, and systems training.
• Engage with customers via quoting and sales support.
• Gain knowledge of construction and window/door products.
• Travel to branches for hands-on experience.
• Represent Pella at showrooms, trade shows, and local events
• Travel to three Pella branch locations for hands-on experience
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Strong multitasking

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

1-2 years of related experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Pella systems

Job description

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Overview

Talent Acquisition | Pella Corporation | Early Career Opportunities

Currently looking for candidates to start in October 2025, January 2026, or later.

Are you a results-driven, independent, self-starter who strives to be number one? Are you open to relocation and thrive on a challenge?

Pella Corporation’s sales development program is investing time and energy to develop entry-level team members into top sales professionals! This top notch 6–9 month paid field sales training program, located at Pella\'s corporate headquarters, provides an exciting, fast paced, and fun work environment with a seamless transition into a sales career with nationwide relocation opportunities upon completion of the program. We look for you to provide a competitive drive, outgoing nature, and the will to be the best in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Participate in intensive sales, product, and systems training through classroom and on-the-job experiences
• Engage with real customers via quoting, follow-up, and sales support processes
• Gain foundational knowledge of residential/commercial construction and window/door products
• Coordinate and compete in case competitions, research projects, and sales contests
• Represent Pella at showrooms, trade shows, and local events
• Travel to three Pella branch locations for hands-on experience
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or 1–2 years of related experience
• Strong multitasking, prioritization, and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint; willingness to learn Pella systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication, professional etiquette
• Self-motivated team player with strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Physical & Work Environment

• Regular office and field work; ability to lift up to 50 lbs and travel as needed
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and use hands frequently
• Work may include occasional warehouse visits and exposure to construction environments

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Wholesale Building Materials

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)