Sales Trainee

Heidelberg Materials; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 67,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive health benefits (Medical

Dental and Vision

Paid leave and holidays

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a sales professional in Fort Wayne, IN. Develop product knowledge, understand customer needs, and build relationships with new and existing customers while identifying sales opportunities and assisting in tailored solutions.

You will support pricing, proposals, and order processing and learn sales strategies to drive growth. The role involves both office and field work with local travel to customer sites; comprehensive training and career development

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• 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.

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.

Job description

Line of Business: Aggregates
Pay Range: $67,130.00 – $89,516.66

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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