Sales Trainee

Earle M. Jorgensen Company; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) company match

Life and AD&D insurance

Paid Time Off and 9 paid holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness incentives

Employee discount program

Community engagement opportunities

Sales Incentive Program

Job summary

EMJ Phoenix, part of Earle M. Jorgensen Company, invites energetic individuals to join the Inside Sales Trainee program in Arizona. The role provides structured, hands-on training and daily exposure to sales activities within the metals industry.

Upon successful completion, trainees may advance to Inside Sales Representative, handling customer accounts, quotes, and orders with guidance from senior staff. EMJ Phoenix emphasizes growth, quality, and customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of professional experience, preferably in a sales, service, or office environment.
• High School diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interest in developing a career in sales.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn sales systems.
• Effective time management, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with multiple priorities.
• Customer-focused with a professional demeanor and strong work ethic.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured training to learn inside sales systems and metallurgical basics.
• Assist with processing customer quotes and orders, ensuring accuracy and timely communication.
• Support order entry, pricing reviews, product availability checks, and certification coordination.
• Learn to resolve customer complaints and discrepancies in collaboration with senior team members.
• Attend department meetings and training sessions to develop knowledge of company products, services, and industry standards.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to sales activities.
• Contribute to team goals by supporting sales outreach, order follow-up, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Adhere to all company safety protocols, procedures, and ethical standards.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Customer-focused

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

EMJ is a leading supplier of Steel and Aluminum Bar, Tubing, and Plate to manufacturing companies in North America and around the world. Our broad network of facilities, superior inventories, extensive value-added processing capabilities, and world-class technology enables EMJ to provide unsurpassed service to our customers.

Location Summary - EMJ Phoenix

EMJ has been part of the Phoenix community since 1960. Our location proudly serves customers across Arizona, New Mexico and El Paso, TX area delivering the high‑quality service and reliable support that define our organization.

Our Phoenix team is growing, and we’re looking for energetic, personable, and solution‑oriented individuals who are ready to make an impact. Guided by our company motto—“Hustle, That’s All”—we work hard every day to meet our customers’ needs with speed, accuracy, and dedication.

We are proud to be AS9120B certified, which reflects our ongoing commitment to quality, traceability, and continuous improvement. At EMJ Phoenix, we challenge ourselves daily to enhance our processes and provide exceptional value to every customer we serve.

Job Summary

Starting pay $50,000 to $62,000 depending on experience.

The Inside Sales Trainee position is designed to provide individuals with the training and experience needed to develop into a successful Inside Sales Representative. This full-time role includes structured, hands-on training and day-to-day involvement in sales activities. The trainee will learn to manage customer accounts, process quotes and orders, provide product support, and build a solid foundation in sales practices within the metals industry. Upon successful completion of the training period, the trainee may transition into an Inside Sales Representative role.

What We Offer

Medical, dental, and vision coverage with affordable employee contribution rates.

401(k) plan with company match up to 4%.

Life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including counseling, legal, and financial support.

Paid Time Off (PTO) and 9 paid holidays.

Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.

Wellness incentives and access to LiveHealth Online.

Employee discount program with over 30,000 deals.

Community engagement and volunteer opportunities.

Eligible Inside Sales Representatives participate in a quarterly Sales Incentive Program designed to reward performance in alignment with company goals. Incentives are based on individual gross profit billed, as well as a pooled bonus distributed based on team performance and sales management-defined programs.

Physical Requirements: Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Repetitive Motion Function in the Job: Sedentary Work- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Job Function:

Participate in structured training program to learn inside sales systems, processes, operational and metallurgical fundamentals, and customer service practices.

Assist with processing customer quotes and orders, ensuring accuracy and timely communication.

Support order entry, pricing reviews, product availability checks, and certification coordination.

Learn to resolve customer complaints and discrepancies in collaboration with senior team members.

Attend department meetings and training sessions to develop knowledge of company products, services, and industry standards.

Maintain accurate records and documentation related to sales activities.

Contribute to team goals by supporting sales outreach, order follow-up, and continuous improvement efforts.

Adhere to all company safety protocols, procedures, and ethical standards.

Required Skills:

Qualifications

0–2 years of professional experience, preferably in a sales, service, or office environment.

High School diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong interest in developing a career in sales.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn sales systems.

Effective time management, attention to detail, and organizational skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with multiple priorities.

Customer-focused with a professional demeanor and strong work ethic.

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required.