Sales Trainee

Builders FirstSource; Boone (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Supportive culture

Training opportunities

Job summary

A leading supplier of building materials is seeking an entry-level sales associate to develop industry knowledge for a future Outside Sales Representative role. This position involves training in various departments such as yard operations and production, alongside customer interaction to learn sales techniques. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Sales or Marketing. Competitive benefits and a supportive culture are provided to empower career growth.

Qualifications

• 0 - 2 years related industry operations/sales experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develops industry-specific knowledge for promotion to Outside Sales Representative.
• Performs duties in various areas such as yard operations, production, and inside sales.
• Accompanies Outside Sales Reps on customer calls to learn effective sales techniques.

Skills

Sales techniques

Customer service

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Sales, Marketing or related field

Job description

Overview

Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you’ll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, develops industry-specific knowledge and experience required for promotion to Outside Sales Representative role. May rotate through various departments observing, learning and performing responsibilities in order to acquire industry knowledge, functional processes and practices as well as sales techniques.

• Receives training and performs progressively responsible duties in various areas such as: yard operations, production, dispatch/scheduling/delivery, and inside sales while learning the outside sales role.
• Accompanies Outside Sales Reps or Sales Manager on customer calls to become familiar with effective sales and customer service techniques.
• May be assigned to inside sales/counter responsibilities, including answering phone, taking orders, and other responsibilities.
• May be assigned various Outside Sales responsibilities, including but not limited to, performing take offs, taking and processing orders, obtaining signatures on tickets, making sales calls to new and existing customers.

Requirements

Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Sales, Marketing or related field plus 0 - 2 years related industry operations / sales; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

About Our Culture

At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected. Our supportive, people‑first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day. Join us and see what’s possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day.

Benefits

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

ADA Accommodation

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