Sales Trainee

Boise Cascade Company; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 40,500 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical + Dental + Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts + HRA

401(k) Retirement Savings

Annual Incentives

Paid Time Off (20/yr) and holidays (10

Job summary

Boise Cascade Company is seeking a Sales Trainee in a full-time role based in Memphis. You will learn the company’s policies, products, and services and begin developing a sales career in the building materials industry. You will assist with orders, pricing, and inventory while meeting customer needs.

The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and ongoing training with comprehensive benefits starting from day one.

Qualifications

• College Degree or equivalent work experience in related job function.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work well with team members.
• Experience in the building materials industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learn the organization’s policies, products, and services in preparation for sales responsibilities with the goal of developing a sales career in the building materials industry.
• Assist with initiating sales, taking orders, and meeting customer needs; support product management, pricing, inventory monitoring, and vendor coordination.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

College Degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $40,500 USD to $55,000 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Full‑Time
• Requisition #: SALES008281

Description

Boise Cascade Company has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for over half a century. We are one of the largest producers of engineered wood products and plywood in North America and a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building materials. Because our business is built on relationships, our associates are critical to our success. We are committed to investing in them and that is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas of your life – from health and well‑being, career, and community, to financial security and personal safety, with many benefits beginning on your first day of employment. Please review the responsibilities and needed qualifications below and apply today!

Boise Cascade has an exciting opening for a Sales Trainee! Please review the responsibilities and needed qualifications below and apply today!

Responsibilities

The Sales Trainee will learn the organization’s policies, products, and/or services in preparation for sales responsibilities with the goal of developing a sales career in the building materials industry. Sales Trainees acquire knowledge of division and industry practices through on-the-job training in location sales departments, including but not limited to: Initiating sales, taking orders, anticipating and meeting customer needs. Assigned product management, selection of product vendors, purchasing, pricing, monitoring inventory, and promoting assigned products. Contacting customers regarding market fluctuations and trends. Filling customer orders, acquiring basic product knowledge, and developing knowledge of customer quality expectations. Complete special projects as needed. Safety Awareness: Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: College Degree or equivalent work experience in related job function. Working conditions are an office environment with moderate physical exertion.

Preferred Qualifications: Effective communication skills, and ability to work well with team members. Experience in the building materials industry a plus.

• Medical + Dental + Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts + HRA
• 401(k) Retirement Savings
• Annual Incentives
• Paid Time Off (20/yr) and holidays (10/yr)

Travel Required

No. Minor travel would be limited to occasional company events/training

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