Sales Trainee

UFP Industries, Inc.; Jefferson (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs and challenges

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Sales Trainee to launch a rewarding career in our sales organization.

You’ll join a mentorship-driven program that accelerates learning about our products, customers, and operations from day one, with hands-on training and real responsibilities. Starting as a Sales Trainee, you’ll build practical selling skills, participate in customer service tasks, and travel to other facilities to learn best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong communication and customer service skills with a sales mindset.
• Willingness to relocate to locations where the company has the greatest need.

Responsibilities

• Learn about UFP products, policies, and procedures through immersive on-the-job training.
• Participate in essential sales and customer service tasks to build practical skills.
• Work with your mentor to assist in sales, customer support, and production activities.
• Complete a comprehensive boot camp program to strengthen industry knowledge.
• Travel to other UFP facilities to learn best practices and broaden experience.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

**Sales Trainee at UFP Industries - Launch Your Sales Career with Us!** Are you ready to kickstart your career in sales with a company that values growth, mentorship, and innovation? Look no further than **UFP Industries**! Our sales roles are the backbone of our business, and we're dedicated to helping you build a successful, rewarding career in this dynamic field. At UFP Industries, we offer a \"work hard, play hard\" environment, where you'll be part of a fun, driven team that knows the value of strong customer relationships. If you're enthusiastic about working with customers, have an entrepreneurial mindset, and are ready to learn and grow, we want you on our team! **About UFP Industries UFP Industries, Inc.,** was founded in Michigan in 1955 as a supplier of lumber to the manufactured housing industry. Today UFP Industries is a multibillion-dollar enterprise with subsidiaries around the globe that serve three markets: retail, packaging and construction. **What You'll Do as a Sales Trainee** As a Sales Trainee at UFP Industries, you’ll be on the fast track to success. With the support of a dedicated mentor, you’ll gain hands-on experience and a deep understanding of our products, customers, and business operations from day one. We believe in setting you up for success with the skills and knowledge you need to thrive in your sales career. **Key Responsibilities:*** Learn about UFP products, policies, and procedures through immersive, on-the-job training.* Participate in essential sales and customer service tasks to build your practical skills.* Work closely with your mentor and team to assist in sales, customer support, and production activities.* Complete a comprehensive boot camp program to strengthen your industry knowledge.* Travel to other UFP facilities to learn best practices and broaden your experience. **Career Path:** Start as a **Sales Trainee** and build your career with a clear path to roles like: → Account Manager → Senior Account Manager → Executive Account Manager → Regional Sales Manager **Why Join UFP Industries?*** Mentorship and Training: We pair you with an experienced mentor to guide your growth and offer hands-on learning opportunities.* Clear Career Progression: We’re committed to your long-term success, with defined career paths and plenty of room to grow.* Dynamic Work Environment: Join a team that works hard and has fun, all while building strong customer relationships that drive our success. **Qualifications:*** Bachelor's degree or Equivalent experience* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)* Strong communication and customer service skills, with a passion for sales* Candidate will need to have the ability and willingness to move to and reside where the company has the greatest need, with every effort to place candidates in their geographic area of interest while keeping in mind the best location for growth/opportunity### **Bonus/Incentive Pay:** Annual performance bonus opportunity based on Company and specific business unit ROI and PBOP achievement criteria and individual job responsibility and performance.**Benefits currently offered to our employees:*** Medical insurance* Health savings account with company contribution* Dental insurance* Vision insurance* Basic and voluntary life insurance* Disability insurance* 401(k) plan with company match* Monthly cell phone stipend of $35.00* Paid vacation and holidays* Stock purchase program with employee discount* Educational reimbursement* Wellness programs and challenges* Other supplemental benefits* Total employer contributions valued at approximately $6,000 annually*The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*