Sales Trainee

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Competitive Benefits

Purpose-Driven

Professional Development

Job summary

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated seeks a Sales Trainee in Columbia, SC to gain hands-on experience in sales and account management while building customer relationships. The role is designed as a training path with advancement toward a sales position within six months of hire.

You will work with experienced teams to learn market strategies, promotions, and POS initiatives, while developing your skills in communication, planning, and problem-solving for sustained growth and customer success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; post-secondary education preferred.
• Up to 12 months of work experience in sales or a related field is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and required vehicle liability insurance.
• Availability of a personal vehicle for use during working hours.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds, repetitively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute sales strategies within an assigned group of customers.
• Generate accurate product orders to ensure successful daily operations and meet revenue targets.
• Execute promotions, new product launches, POS initiatives, and merchandising plans to ensure execution standards.
• Assist in cross merchandising.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to align on sales objectives and strategies.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships by understanding needs and presenting tailored solutions.
• Identify and communicate market trends, competitive activities, and opportunities for growth.
• Ensure compliance with pricing, planograms, and merchandising standards across accounts.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Initiative

Microsoft Office

Planning & organization

Schedule flexibility

Driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Mobile tools

Job description

Requisition ID: 265645

Locations: Columbia

Pay Range: $188.79 a day

Schedule: 6AM Until Completion (Monday-Friday)

This will be an entry/support sales role for the Columbia, SC.

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Job Overview

The Sales Trainee position is a foundational role designed to provide hands-on experience in sales, account management, and customer relationship building. As a Sales Trainee, you will work closely with experienced professionals to develop your sales acumen, learn market strategies, and contribute to the growth of the organization. This role is ideal for individuals with high initiative, strong communication skills, and a passion for career development in sales. The position is intended to be a training position to allow for skill development and job experience, affording the advancement to a sales position within a reasonable time period not to exceed 6 months from the date of hire.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and execute sales strategies within an assigned group of customers.
• Generate accurate product orders to ensure successful daily operations and meet revenue targets.
• Execute promotions, new product launches, Point-Of-Sale (POS) initiatives, and commercial plans to ensure excellence in execution standards.
• Assist in cross merchandising.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and stakeholders to align on sales objectives and strategies.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships by understanding their needs and presenting tailored solutions.
• Identify and communicate market trends, competitive activities, and opportunities for growth.
• Ensure compliance with pricing, planograms, and merchandising standards across assigned accounts.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to solve problems and follow up effectively.
• High initiative and willingness to learn new strategies and tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and mobile tools.
• Excellent planning and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work a variable schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to drive a vehicle, deploying in and out of the vehicle for each stop, throughout the day and the full work week.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; post-secondary education preferred.
• Up to 12 months of work experience in sales or a related field is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and required vehicle liability insurance.
• Availability of a personal vehicle for use during working hours.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds, repetitively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Communications, Marketing, or related.

Work Environment

The Sales Trainee role includes substantial day travel and interaction with customers in varying conditions, including non-temperature-controlled environments. Approximately 90% of the work will be performed in the market, with 10% in a home office setting.

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.