Outside Sales Representative Trainee - Atlanta, GA

The Home Depot; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot Outside Sales Representative Training Program is a 10-12 month initiative designed to build sales skills through diverse rotations. It directly impacts our Pro business by exposing you to distribution centers, stores, inside sales and outside sales environments.

Participants learn day-to-day sales operations and gain hands-on knowledge to support incremental Pro growth. Successful graduates may be promoted to Outside Sales Representative roles within the US market.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Bachelor's degree in Professional Sales or related field is preferred.
• Strong communication, problem solving and teamwork skills required.

Responsibilities

• Cross-functional collaboration and mentorship across Pro business units.
• Formal training through weekly and monthly courses and eLearning.
• On-the-job training shadowing stores, distribution centers and sales teams.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Team player

Action oriented

Resilience

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's in Professional Sales

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Home Depot Outside Sales Representative Training Program lasts 10-12 months and offers the opportunity to develop sales skills and gain hands-on experience by working in a variety of job rotations that directly impact our Pro business. The Home Depot Outside Sales Representative Trainee will learn day-to-day sales operations and gain exposure to how our distribution centers, stores, inside sales, and outside sales environments drive incremental Pro growth for one of the world’s leading retailers.

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Position Purpose

The Home Depot Outside Sales Representative Training Program lasts 10-12 months and offers the opportunity to develop sales skills and gain hands-on experience by working in a variety of job rotations that directly impact our Pro business. The Home Depot Outside Sales Representative Trainee will learn day-to-day sales operations and gain exposure to how our distribution centers, stores, inside sales, and outside sales environments drive incremental Pro growth for one of the world’s leading retailers. Candidates who successfully complete the program are eligible for promotion to Outside Sales Representative roles within the US market.

Key Responsibilities

• 20% - Cross-Functional Collaboration and Mentorship - Participate in meetings across the Pro business, gaining exposure to cross-functional business units. Build networking relationships and receive mentoring and coaching from direct manager and rotation managers.
• 10% - Formal Training - Complete weekly and monthly professional development training by set deadlines, including instructor-led selling courses and eLearning
• 70% - On-the-Job Training – Gain foundational understanding of products and services relevant to wholesale construction industry. Travel to stores, distribution centers, other company facilities and customer locations to shadow and gain knowledge through interactions with associates who work in stores, distribution centers, inside and outside sales, and support functions.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports

• This Position typically reports to OSRT Pro Manager
• This Has 0 Direct Reports

Travel Requirements

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements

• Must continuously stand or walk or regularly requires lifting/handling/carrying material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds).

Working Conditions

• Usually in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort from such things as dust, fumes or odors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States
• Must possess a valid driver's license from a U.S. state or territory

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Professional Sales or Consultative Selling equivalent.
• Problem solving and general analytical skills
• Ability to work in a team environment

Minimum Education

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.

Preferred Education

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Minimum Years Of Work Experience

• 0

Preferred Years Of Work Experience

• 1

Minimum Leadership Experience

• No previous leadership experience

Preferred Leadership Experience

• No previous leadership experience

Certifications

• None

Competencies

• Action Oriented
• Being Resilient
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Drives Results