Sales Trainee

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Bonus plan

Employee stock ownership

Job summary

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) in Syracuse, NY, invites applicants to join its 12-18 month Sales Trainee program designed to prepare you for a long-term career on the Account Executive team.

The role starts onsite as a full-time entry point, offering a clear training path, hands-on sales experience, and the chance to contribute to customer service excellence while learning the corrugated packaging business.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and policies at all times.
• Participate in a 12-18 month sales training program to prepare for an Account Executive role.
• Meet or exceed sales and customer service standards.
• Work with Sales Manager to set and review goals weekly.
• Contribute ideas to advance the business.
• Maintain professional behavior and respect in the workplace.
• Full-time role in an office setting.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Verbal and written skills

Reading and interpreting documents

Report writing

Numerical ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in sales/marketing

Job description

Sales Trainee

Team: Sales Trainee

Location: Syracuse, NY

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: onsite

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
• bonus plan
• opportunity for employee stock ownership