Sales Trainee

UFP Industries, Inc; Lakeview Highlands (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Sales Trainee in Alabama to learn our products, policies, and procedures while performing basic sales and customer service activities.

You will work under the Regional Sales Manager with limited discretion and gain hands-on exposure to the sales cycle. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in business or marketing (or equivalent experience) and proficiency with MS Office; travel with Account Managers is expected to build familiarity with customers and industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or marketing or equivalent work experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and other software for business applications.

Responsibilities

• Learn company products, policies, and procedures with close supervision.
• Enter orders in systems accurately and efficiently.
• Prepare detailed reports as required by supervisors and management.
• Travel with Account Managers to assist in sales activities and learn industry terms.
• Develop customer relationships and demonstrate product knowledge in conversations.

Skills

Customer service

Sales awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or marketing

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

The Sales Trainee is responsible for learning Company products, policies, and procedures, and performs basic sales and customer service activities. Works under close direction of the Regional Sales Manager; little discretion and judgment on work priority; and a small degree of creativity is expected.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Understands and applies business math to manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Assists in production activities to gain a comprehensive understanding of operational procedures.
• Develops a thorough knowledge of UFPI-utilized Business Systems, applications, and sales tools.
• Enters orders in systems accurately and efficiently.
• Prepares detailed reports as required by supervisors and management.
• Utilizes MS Office Suite proficiently, including Teams and Outlook, to manage time, communication, and organizational tasks.
• Develops a comprehensive understanding of company products, procedures, and policies related to sales.
• Communicates effectively with all organizational levels and the public, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Assists in customer service activities, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
• Manages multiple tasks simultaneously, sets priorities, and meets deadlines consistently.
• Plans and executes meetings effectively, ensuring all necessary materials and participants are prepared.
• Understands the purchasing, shipping, and receiving processes within the company.
• Develops a comprehensive understanding of the sales cycle and process.
• Travels with Account Managers to become proficient with industry terms and assist in sales activities.
• Makes sales calls to current and prospective clients, demonstrating professionalism and product knowledge.
• Travels to other facilities as part of the best practice training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or marketing, or equivalent work experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and other software for business applications

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The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.