Sales Associate

Orgill; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Orgill is launching a trainee program designed to prepare individuals for regular sales territory assignments. Training blends formal instruction with on-the-job learning and special assignments, focusing on selling skills, retail sales, time management, product knowledge, merchandising, Orgill programs, competitors’ programs, and core business principles.

Trainees will gain access to essential resources and Orgill’s market approach while traveling to observe and assist field staff, and may

Qualifications

• Must have working knowledge of email, internet and Microsoft Office applications.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Willing to travel 4–5 days per week on an ongoing basis.
• Willing to relocate at Company expense when assigned a territory.
• Prefer candidate with an Associate or Bachelor degree.
• Prefer candidate with at least two years of related business or sales experience in our industry (retail or wholesale hardware, lumber, building materials, farm supply).

Responsibilities

• Complete internal formal training modules.
• Participate in sales meetings and customer markets.
• Participate in projects conducted at customer retail stores.
• Travel with Sales Representatives, Sales Managers and Truck Drivers to observe and assist as assigned.
• Work selected sales territories in the absence of a regularly assigned Sales Representative.
• Working knowledge of email, internet, and Microsoft Office computer applications.

Skills

Email proficiency

Internet proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate or Bachelor Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job objective is to prepare the employee for a regular sales territory assignment. Training will be a combination of formal, on-the-job, and special assignments. Trainees will focus on selling skills, retail sales, time and territory management, product knowledge, merchandising, Orgill programs, competitors’ programs, basic business principles, computer skills and access to resources, and Orgill’s unique approach to the market.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Complete internal formal training modules.
• Participate in sales meetings and customer markets.
• Participate in projects conducted at customer retail stores.
• Travel with Sales Representatives, Sales Managers and Truck Drivers to observe and assist as assigned.
• Work selected sales territories in the absence of a regularly assigned Sales Representative.
• Working knowledge of email, internet, and Microsoft Office computer applications.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Willing to travel 4 – 5 days per week on an on-going basis.
• Must be willing to relocate at Company expense when assigned a territory.
• Prefer candidate with Associate or Bachelor Degree.
• Two years of related business or sales experience in our industry (retail or wholesale hardware, lumber, building materials, farm supply) is preferred.

Requirements

• Must have a working knowledge of email, internet, and Microsoft Office computer applications.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Must be willing to travel 4 – 5 days per week on an on-going basis.
• Must be willing to relocate at Company expense when assigned a territory.
• Prefer candidate with Associate or Bachelor degree.
• Prefer candidate with at least two years of related business or sales experience in our industry (retail or wholesale hardware, lumber, building materials, farm supply)

Supervisory Responsibility

None