Sales Trainee

Motion Industries (MOT); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Industries is seeking a Sales Trainee in Houston to prepare for roles as an Account Representative or Customer Service Representative. The program spans up to 12 months, including shadowing colleagues, training in product lines, and hands-on work in the branch warehouse.

You will participate in online and satellite classes led by the Training Department to develop leadership and sales skills. The role emphasizes cross-functional exposure, including shipping/receiving, inventory, and

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Industrial Distribution or related field.
• Demonstrates achievement orientation and self-motivation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership qualities with analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Participates in company-sponsored training classes and shadowing.
• Develops presentation skills and communicates effectively with customers.
• Performs duties across inside/outside sales, inventory, delivery, and branch operations.

Skills

Achievement oriented

Self-motivated

Interpersonal skills

Leadership qualities

Analytical skills

Task follow-through

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Distribution or related field

Job description

SUMMARY:The Sales Trainee allows the employee to prepare for a role as an Account Representative or a Customer Service Representative. The training period is no more than 12 months. During this period, the Sales Trainee shadows account representatives and customer service representatives to gain experience in sales, company product lines, as well as customer base. Additionally, the Trainee works in the branch's warehouse to become familiar with shipping and receiving, inventory, and delivery functions. The Trainee also participates in various online and satellite class settings that are conducted by the company's Training Department. These classes include, but are not limited to: product, sales, and leadership training.JOB DUTIESParticipates and succeeds in company sponsored training classes.Develops competent presentation skills.Performs other duties as assigned.Trains in all levels of a branch including, but not limited to: inside sales (customer service representative), outside sales (account representative), inventory, delivery, warehouse, and administrative.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCETypically requires a bachelor's degree preferably in Industrial Distribution or related field.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIESAchievement oriented and self-motivated.Strong interpersonal skills and leadership qualities.Strong analytical skills.Able to follow through on tasks.Moderate computer skills, including communicating internally and externally via email.Customer service oriented.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Ability to travel occasionally.LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:None required.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:No Supervisory ResponsibilityBUDGET RESPONSIBILITY:NoCOMPANY INFORMATION:Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on jobs.genpt.com or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.