Sales Trainee

Motion Industries; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation

Sick pay

Holiday pay

Job summary

Motion Industries in Mount Vernon, IL is seeking a Sales Trainee who will shadow account representatives and customer service reps while rotating through the branch warehouse to learn shipping, receiving, inventory and delivery processes. The program includes online and satellite classwork by the Training Department focusing on product knowledge, sales skills and leadership development.

The role prepares you for future positions as an Account Representative or Customer Service Representative,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Distribution or related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Participates in company-sponsored training classes.
• Develops presentation skills.
• Trains in inside/outside sales, inventory, delivery, and admin tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Achievement oriented

Interpersonal skills

Leadership qualities

Analytical skills

Follow through on tasks

Computer/email literacy

Customer service oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Distribution or related field

Job description

Mount Vernon, IL, USA

Full time

R26_0000035620

SUMMARY:

The Sales Trainee allows the employee to prepare for a role as an Account Representative or a Customer Service Representative. 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 DUTIES:

• Participates 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 & EXPERIENCE:

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree preferably in Industrial Distribution or related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Achievement 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 Responsibility

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY:

• No

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

• options for healthcare coverage


• 401(k)


• tuition reimbursement


• vacation


• sick


• holiday pay

Pay is from $27.10 - $35.21 USD Hourly

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.

Where permitted by applicable law, successful applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to start date. COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment, subject to an approved accommodation, and proof of vaccination will be required on or prior to start date.

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