Sales Development Program

Palmer-Donavin; Grove City, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmer-Donavin offers a Sales Apprenticeship in Grove City, OH, focused on learning products, sales systems, and customer service through hands-on training and mentorship. The role supports sales operations and prepares you for an outside sales career.

You will gain experience entering orders in Eclipse, verifying pricing and availability, and collaborating with Inside and Outside Sales teams to meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field required.
• No prior experience necessary.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Satisfactory criminal history check.
• Satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

Responsibilities

• Learn Palmer-Donavin products, sales processes, and customer service practices.
• Enter orders, check pricing and product availability in Eclipse.
• Support inside sales by preparing estimates and bids.
• Collaborate with Outside Sales Representatives to contact customers.
• Analyze trends and participate in customer outreach and sales calls.
• Develop selling and communication skills through training activities.
• Assist with maintaining customer relationships and service.

Skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

# Sales Development ProgramGrove City, OH 43123## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayTravel PercentageUp to 50%CategorySales## DescriptionThe Sales Apprentice is responsible for learning Palmer-Donavin’s products, sales systems, and customer service processes through hands-on training, mentorship, and cross-functional exposure. This role supports sales operations while developing the knowledge, technical skills, and customer relationship abilities necessary for future success in an outside sales role.Success in this role requires strong communication skills, a willingness to learn, professionalism, and the ability to collaborate effectively with customers and internal teams.Key Responsibilities:* Learn Palmer-Donavin product offerings and sales procedures through training sessions, vendor interaction, and hands-on experience to support customer inquiries and sales activities.* Develop proficiency in Eclipse to enter orders, check pricing and product availability, and support inside sales functions.* Collaborate with Outside Sales Representatives to contact customers, demonstrate products, and prepare estimates and bids tailored to customer needs.* Gain understanding of Purchasing, Credit, Warehousing, and Distribution processes to strengthen cross-functional knowledge and internal relationships.* Support sales efforts by completing reports, analyzing trends, and participating in customer outreach and sales calls.* Develop sales and communication skills through role-playing exercises, strategic pricing analysis, and learning the Palmer-Donavin sales process.* Assist with maintaining customer relationships and delivering exceptional customer service.* Participate in training and development activities designed to prepare for future sales growth opportunities within the organization.## QualificationsQualifications:* Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field required.* No prior experience necessary.* Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, required.Requirements:* Satisfactory criminal history check* Satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)