Sales Trainee*

Consolidated Electrical Distributors; Fort Collins (CO); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Profit Sharing

Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Teledoc

Pregnancy & New Parent Leave

Descripción de la vacante

Consolidated Electrical Distributors (CED) is offering a Sales Trainee program in Fort Collins. The roughly 24‑month rotational position exposes you to multiple roles across the company, with online and in-person classes, on-the-job training, and mentorship.

You will build relationships with solar customers and contribute to divisional goals. The program emphasizes proactive, detail-oriented individuals with strong time management and communication skills, and includes opportunities to observe

Formación

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsabilidades

• Learn all aspects of the CED business.
• Attend online and in-person classes at various locations.
• Participate in on-the-job training and mentoring.
• Establish and maintain relationships with solar customers.
• Contribute to goal-planning with Division and Training Managers.
• Provide counter sales support and assist with order fulfillment.

Conocimientos

Proactive

Detail-oriented

Time management

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree

Descripción del empleo

Summary

Job title: Sales Trainee*

Job ID: null

Department: Fort Collins - CED

Location: null-null

Description

Summary:

CED’s competitive Sales Training Program provides the tools and training for learning the ins and outs of one of the nation’s fastest growing industries. In this approximate 24-month rotational position, you will be exposed to various roles in each facet of the company, gaining experience in all aspects of the business. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, exemplifies stellar time management and communication skills, and is excited to be empowered and involved in business goals and initiatives.

In this position, you will:

• Learn all aspects of the CED business
• Attend classes online as well as in-person at various locations
• Participate in on- the-job training and mentoring
• Establish, develop, and maintain relationships and rapport with solar customers
• Contribute to goal-planning with Division and Training Managers

Reports to: Kyle Pott

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Current, valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Authorization to work in the United States (without requiring work authorization sponsorship by CED now or in the future)

Working Conditions:

• Conditions vary based on the trainee’s current segment of the training and will include warehouse, office and external environments.
• During some segments, activities will include lifting, sorting, standing, possible extreme heat/cold conditions.
• Office segments may include sitting for extended periods.
• Various segments will include some travel – both by car and by air.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Essential Job Functions:

SAMPLE TRAINING SCHEDULE

• Warehouse Training 6 weeks
• Safety and equipment operation; shipping/receiving; freight claims; paper processing; backorders; warehouse organization; product familiarity
• Counter Sales 5 months
• Product knowledge; customer interface and sales ability
• Operations 10 weeks
• Includes credit office, service center, and administration
• Inside Sales 6-7 months
• Phone sales techniques; develop job requirements; joint calls with outside salesmen
• Purchasing 2 months
• Inventory control (stock level); write-downs
• Outside Sales 12 months
• New and current account development with sales and GP goals
• Enjoy winning sales orders and growing market share, through negotiations and reaching team oriented sales and GP goals.
• Develop sales opportunities with current customers and build rapport; providing technical information and explanations; preparing quotations.
• Develop accounts by checking customer's buying history; suggesting related and new items; explaining technical features.
• Maintain a proactive approach to all accounts and their needs through constant communication and prompt responses
• Provide competitive quotes for daily purchases, monthly buys and annual contracts.
• Fill orders by transferring orders to fulfillment; communicating expected delivery date; explaining stock-outs.
• Update job knowledge by studying new product descriptions and participating in educational opportunities.
• Accomplish department and organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Responsibilities also include counter sales, receiving, stocking, order fulfillment, and occasionally customer delivery.

CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran

Compensation Range:

The compensation range for this position is $50000 to $70000 annually.

Other Compensation:

The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position:

• Profit Sharing

Benefits:

Benefits available for this position are:

• Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care for full-time positions
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching
• Teledoc
• Paid Pregnancy & New Parent Leave