Sales Trainee

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI); City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Bonus plan

Employee stock ownership

Job summary

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is seeking a Sales Trainee in New York to join a 12-18 month training program designed to prepare you for a long-term career as an Account Executive. The role will be office-based and emphasize sales and customer service excellence.

Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in sales/marketing and may have 2 years of outside selling experience or industry familiarity. A valid driver’s license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sales/marketing is required.
• Two years outside selling experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience in the corrugated box industry is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving record and reliable transportation is preferred.

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.
• Meet or exceed sales and customer service standards set annually.
• Achieve goals developed with the Sales Manager.
• Contribute new and innovative ideas to advance the business.
• Review training program goals weekly with the Sales Manager to ensure skills development.
• Exhibit professional behavior and respect in all interactions.
• This is a full-time role in an office setting.

Skills

Two years outside selling experience

Corrugated box industry experience

Microsoft Office

Communication

Teamwork

Reading reports

Report writing

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sales/marketing

Job description

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.

Compensation

• $52,000-$60,000 per year, quarterly bonuses

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.