Outside Sales Representative Trainee - Atlanta, GA

The Home Depot; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot Outside Sales Representative Training Program develops sales skills through rotations across Pro operations, including stores, DCs, inside and outside sales, to drive Pro growth.

The Trainee will shadow Pro teams, engage in formal training, and gain hands-on experience in consultative selling, account management, and sales analysis, with mentoring and networking opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Professional Sales or Consultative Selling Skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 20% - Cross-Functional Collaboration and Mentorship: Participate in meetings across the Pro business, gaining exposure to cross-functional business units and building networking relationships.
• 10% - Formal Training: Complete weekly and monthly professional development training including instructor-led selling courses and eLearning.
• 70% - On-the-Job Training: Shadow and collaborate with Pro associates in stores, distribution centers, inside sales, and outside sales functions; support Pro customers in activities such as in-aisle, inbound and outbound selling, transactions, generating qualified leads, sales analysis, and account management.

Skills

Action Oriented

Being Resilient

Communicates Effectively

Customer Focus

Drives Results

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

Position Purpose:

The Home Depot Outside Sales Representative Training Program 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 our distributions centers, stores, inside sales, and outside sales environments while driving incremental Pro growth for one of the world’s leading retailers. This position will enhance consultative selling skills with hands-on experiences, including real-world scenarios, simulations, job shadowing, and provide professional development opportunities including networking events, leadership exposure, and dedicated mentoring.

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 - Shadow and collaborate with Pro associates in stores, distribution centers, inside sales, and outside sales functions. Support the Pro customer in a variety of functions, including in-aisle, inbound and outbound selling, transactions, generating qualified leads, sales analysis, and account management.
  

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• This Position typically reports tothe Sr. Manager, Pro Business
• 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:

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States
  

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 Skills
• 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:

• 0
  

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