Inside Sales Trainee - RISE Program

HTU; East Hartford, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HTU in East Hartford, CT, is offering a 12-month rotational development program focused on Inside Sales in the construction supply industry. You will rotate through core areas and gain hands-on experience in sales processes and customer engagement.

Participants will spend 3 months in Warehouse Operations and 4–6 months in Inside Sales, with shadowing in Delivery Operations, Purchasing, Pricing Analysis, Vendor Management Inventory, and Outside Sales to build a well-rounded skill set.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• Strong interest in sales and the distribution industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn from others.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 12-month rotational development program focused on Inside Sales in construction supply.
• Complete core rotations: 3 months in Warehouse Operations (receiving, picking, inventory, packing, shipping).
• Spend 4–6 months in Inside Sales engaging customers, processing quotes and orders, and recommending products.
• Shadow Delivery Operations, Purchasing, Pricing Analysis, Vendor Management Inventory, and Outside Sales for cross-functional exposure.

Skills

Inside Sales interest

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Participate in a 12-month rotational development program focused on Inside Sales in the construction supply industry.
• Complete core rotations including 3 months in Warehouse Operations involving receiving, order picking, inventory control, packing, and shipping.
• Spend 4 to 6 months in Inside Sales engaging with customers, processing quotes and orders, recommending products, and building customer relationships.
• Gain cross-functional exposure through short-term shadowing in Delivery Operations, Purchasing, Pricing Analysis, Vendor Management Inventory, and Outside Sales.

About You

The company is looking for:

• A bachelor’s degree in Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• A strong interest in sales and the distribution industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn from others.