Sales Management Program

Buckeye International; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckeye International, a national manufacturer and distributor of cleaning, sanitation, and floor care solutions, is launching a Sales Management Trainee program for upcoming and recent graduates. You’ll start in an entry-level B2B sales role, building relationships with business customers, learning consultative selling, and territory management.

As you develop, you’ll move into leadership roles, coaching others, leading teams and territories.

Qualifications

• Interest in sales, leadership, and career growth

Responsibilities

• Build professional relationships with business customers
• Learn consultative selling and territory management
• Provide solutions that improve cleanliness, safety, and efficiency
• Develop communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Advance into management and leadership roles, coaching and leading teams/territories

Skills

Coachable

Driven

Professional

Self-Aware

Enthusiastic

Job description

Start Your Sales Career. Build a Path to Leadership.

Buckeye International is a nationally recognized manufacturer and distributor of cleaning, sanitation, and floor care solutions. For over 180 years, our mission has remained the same:

Leading with people and products for a cleaner, healthier world.

We are hiring upcoming and recent college graduates who want to launch a professional career in B2B sales with clear opportunities for promotion into leadership and management.

What You’ll Do

As a Sales Management Trainee, you’ll begin in an entry-level Business-to-Business (B2B) sales role where you will:

• Build professional relationships with business customers
• Learn consultative selling and territory management
• Provide solutions that improve cleanliness, safety, and efficiency
• Develop communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills

As you develop and perform, you’ll advance into management and leadership roles, including:

• Coaching and developing others
• Leading teams and territories
• Progressing into Sales Manager, Operations Leadership, or Branch Leadership

All promotions are performance-based, and we promote from within.

Why Start Your Career at Buckeye?

• Comprehensive Training – Structured onboarding and continuous development
• Clear Career Path – Entry-level role with long-term advancement
• Stable Company – Founded in 1844 and still growing
• Real Impact – Your work contributes to cleaner, healthier environments in your community

This role is ideal for individuals seeking a long-term career, not a short-term sales job.

Who We’re Looking For

We value individuals who are:

• Coachable – Open to feedback and learning
• Driven – Motivated and goal-focused
• Professional – Represent themselves and the company with integrity
• Self-Aware – Willing to grow and improve
• Enthusiastic – Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Qualifications

• Interest in sales, leadership, and career growth

What You’ll Gain

• Ongoing coaching and mentorship
• A performance-based career with one company

Learn more here:

https://www.buckeyeinternational.com/Careers/Sales

• Buckeye International, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.