Sales Trainee

Danzer Services Schweiz AG; Darlington Township (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Vision

401K employer matching

Company sponsored life insurance

Additional ancillary benefits

Competitive PTO package

Job summary

Danzer Veneer Americas in Darlington, PA is seeking a Sales/Product trainee to join our export sales team. This trainee role offers hands-on training and mentorship to develop essential sales skills in the wood industry.

You will learn about our products, assist senior staff with lead generation and closing sales during customer visits, and participate in meetings and demonstrations. Training can span 6–12 months depending on motivation and learning path.

Qualifications

• Interest in sales and business development in wood/veneer industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong negotiation skills.
• Customer service orientation with long-term relationships.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Willingness to travel 2-3 times annually and domestically ~25%.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Learn about the company's products and services to effectively promote and sell them.
• Assist the senior sales team in generating leads and closing sales with customer visits and follow-up.
• Participate in sales meetings, presentations, and product demonstrations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with the sales team to achieve sales targets.
• Conduct market research to conduct new business opportunities.

Skills

Sales interest

Communication skills

Customer service

Self-motivated

Relationship building

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or forestry products

Job description

Danzer is a quality hardwood company with headquarters located in Ruggell, Liechtenstein. Approximately 1,200 employees work for Danzer. Customers are served from 12 sales offices worldwide. Founded in 1932, the family-oriented company is managed by a member of the third generation. Danzer produces sliced veneer, lumber and innovative value-added wood products for decorative applications in high-quality furniture, automobiles, and interior architecture.

Danzer Veneer Americas, located in Darlington, PA is looking for a Sales/Product trainee to join our export sales team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to kickstart their career in sales specializing in wood products. The Sales Trainee will receive comprehensive training and mentorship to develop essential sales skills in the wood industry.

Why wood? Well wood is the most versatile and sustainable raw material available on the planet. Naturally equipped with exceptional functional characteristics, it is also beautiful. With infinite choices available, there's a wood option for every taste, budget, and need. Making wood part of the places we live, work and play. It is durable and lasts for centuries.

If you are eager to begin a career in sales, please consider joining our team.

Duties:

• Learn about the company's products and services to effectively promote and sell them.
• Assist the senior sales team in generating leads and closing sales with customer visits and follow-up.
• Participate in sales meetings, presentations, and product demonstrations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with the sales team to achieve sales targets.
• Conduct market research to conduct new business opportunities.

Training can be 6-12 months depending on motivation and learning path of the trainee.

Requirements:

• Strong interest in sales in business development in the wood/veneer industry.
• Excellent communication whether written or verbal with strong negotiation skills.
• Customer service oriented with a focus on building long-term working relationships with vendors and customers.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Positive attitude and the ability to work cross-functionally with other teams and departments.
• Organized with emphasis on being detail oriented with the ability to prioritize.

Preferences:

• Bachelor's degree in business or forestry products preferred.
• Ability or desire to travel internationally 2-3 times annually.
• Ability to travel domestically 25% of the time.
• Fluency in Spanish is advantageous for engaging with a diverse customer base, but not required.
• Ability to participate in limited physical activity as it is required when setting up displays for customer visits.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Medical Plan: $0 deductible, copay only plan.
• Vision
• 401K employer matching.
• Company sponsored life insurance.
• Additional ancillary benefits are available.
• Competitive PTO package.

This Sales Trainee position provides a valuable opportunity for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in the wood industry while receiving mentorship from seasoned professionals.