Sales Trainee

Heidelberg Materials North America; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive benefits (medical,Dental

Vision, HSA/HRA/FSA

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a driven sales assistant to deepen product knowledge and understand customer needs. You will build relationships with new and existing clients, identify sales opportunities, and support the sales team with proposals, pricing, and order processing.

Based in Fort Wayne, IN, this role blends office and field work, requiring local travel to customer sites. You will learn proven sales strategies and contribute to growth in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Self-motivated with a focus on achieving goals and delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong product knowledge and understanding of customer needs.
• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing customers.
• Identify sales opportunities and assist in creating tailored solutions.
• Support the sales team with proposals, pricing, and order processing.
• Learn and apply effective sales strategies to achieve growth goals.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Learn quickly

Adapt in fast-paced environment

Goal-oriented

Job description

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop strong product knowledge and understanding of customer needs.
• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing customers.
• Identify sales opportunities and assist in creating tailored solutions.
• Support the sales team with proposals, pricing, and order processing.
• Learn and apply effective sales strategies to achieve growth goals.

What Are We Looking For

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage customers effectively.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities.
• Self-motivated with a focus on achieving goals and delivering results.
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to team success.

Work Environment

This role involves both office and field work, requiring flexibility to travel locally to customer sites. You will work closely with experienced sales professionals and receive hands-on training to build your career in sales.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

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Req ID

JR10018528

Minimum Pay Rate: 61,030.00

Maximum Pay Rate: 81,376.67

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.