Sales Business Trainee

Tech Sales Jobs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Employee stock ownership

Job summary

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) in Houston, TX is launching a Sales Trainee program. This 12-18 month, full-time, onsite program trains associates in corrugated packaging and prepares them for a future Account Executive role.

The program emphasizes safety, sales discipline, customer service, and weekly coaching. Ideal candidates hold a sales/marketing degree and have strong communication, math, and teamwork skills for a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in sales/marketing.
• Two years outside selling or related experience – preferred
• Experience in the corrugated box industry – preferred
• Valid driver’s license, safe driving record and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Follow established safety rules, policies and procedures at all times.
• Participate in a 12-18 month sales training program to prepare for a long-term position as Account Executive.
• Meet or exceed operating standards in sales and customer service as communicated yearly.
• Achieve goals in collaboration with Sales Manager.
• Provide input to advance the business through new ideas.
• Weekly review of training goals with the Sales Manager to ensure skill development.
• Exhibit professional behavior and teamwork.
• Full-time role in an office setting.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Motivated & results-driven

Read & interpret documents

Write reports & correspondence

Numerical calculations

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in sales/marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Sales Business Trainee

Team: Sales Trainee

Location: Houston, TX

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: onsite

Position Purpose:

BCI is looking for talented, passionate associates to join our Sales Trainee program. The Sales Trainee will be enrolled in our 12-18 month sales training program to prepare and equip the associate with the knowledge and skills in learning the corrugated packaging industry to become a part of our successful Account Executive team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Tasks related to this position may vary and are not limited to those listed below:

• Follow established safety rules, policies and procedures at all times
• Participate in a 12-18 month sales training program to prepare for a long-term position with BCI as an Account Executive
• Meet or exceed the operating standards in the areas of sales and customer service. Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the Account Executive
• Achieve in meeting or exceeding the developed professional goals set to and agreed upon between yourself and the Sales Manager
• Participate in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas
• Review of the training program goals with the Sales Manager on a weekly basis to ensure the Sales Trainee is acquiring the skills necessary in becoming a successful Account Executive
• Exhibit professional behavior at all times and treating others with respect
• Full-time role in an office setting

Desired Skills and Behavioral Strengths:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong communication, interpersonal, listening and verbal and written communication skills
• Highly motivated and results-orientated individual who can work well both independently and within a team environment
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as sales reports, operating instructions and training and procedure manuals
• Ability to write reports and correspondence
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, costs, proportions, percentages and volume
• Strong attention to detail

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in sales/marketing
• Two years outside selling or related experience – preferred, but not required
• Experience in the corrugated box industry – preferred, but not required
• Valid driver’s license, safe driving record and reliable transportation

About BCI

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held, employee-owned company with twelve (12) corrugated manufacturing facilities, providing an extensive range of corrugated packaging products. Located in ten states, our services and capabilities include custom-designed corrugated packaging, point-of-purchase displays, point-of-sale packaging along with fulfillment and logistics. Simply stated, we do not just make boxes. We build the means to shape impressions and influence perceptions.

BCI provides competitive pay and a robust benefits package including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision and life insurance, disability benefits, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, as well as a bonus plan and opportunity for employee stock ownership.