Sales Trainee

Tech Sales Jobs; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. is seeking a Sales Trainee in Plattsburgh, NY for a full-time onsite role. The program runs 12-18 months to prepare you for advancement to an Account Executive position.

Compensation includes a salary of $58,000-$62,000 per year with quarterly bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package. This entry-level program emphasizes safety, training, and professional development within a growing sales team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Required for Account Executive position.
• 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

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 with BCI as an Account Executive or Customer Service Representative
• Meet or exceed the operating standards in the areas of sales and customer service.
• Achieve in meeting or exceeding the developed professional goals set to and agreed upon between yourself and the manager
• Participate in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas
• Exhibit professional behavior at all times and treating others with respect
• Full-time role in an office setting

Skills

Office Suite

Communication

Teamwork

Sales reporting

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Sales Trainee

Team: Sales Trainee

Location: Plattsburgh, NY

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: onsite

Salary:

• $58,000-$62,000 per year, quarterly bonuses

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 Responsbilities

• 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 or Customer Service Representative
• 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 manager
• Participate in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas
• 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
• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Required for Account Executive position.
• 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.