Sales Trainee

Boise Cascade Company; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical + Prescription Drug

Dental + Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare

401(k) Retirement Savings with company

Paid Time Off (20 days per year)

Paid Holidays (10 per year)

Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)

Life Insurance

Job summary

Boise Cascade in Salt Lake City is seeking a Sales Trainee to learn policies, products, and services while preparing for sales responsibilities in the building materials industry. You will gain on-the-job training in location sales departments, handling orders, anticipating customer needs, and developing knowledge of customer quality expectations.

You will be trained in safety principles, workplace standards, and continuous process improvement while supporting team members and contributing to a

Qualifications

• College Degree or equivalent work experience in related job function.
• Office environment with moderate physical exertion.

Responsibilities

• Learn policies, products, and services to build a sales career.
• Assist with order taking, vendor selection, pricing, and inventory monitoring.
• Contact customers about market trends and fulfill orders.
• Complete special projects and promote assigned products.
• Uphold safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

College degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Boise Cascade has an exciting opening for a Sales Trainee!

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.

About Boise Cascade

Boise Cascade has been in the business of distributing building materials and manufacturing wood products for decades. Today we're the only wholesale stocking distributor for building products that can service the entire United States – and one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America. Because our business is built on relationships, our associates are critical to our success. Our people-centered approach to associate experience and engagement is rooted in our Core Values. We’re invested in cultivating a respectful workplace culture that attracts, connects, grows, and retains a talented workforce – one where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

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. We call it, Total Rewards. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

• Medical + Prescription Drug
• Dental + Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare + Dependent Care)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (20 days per year)
• Paid Holidays (10 per year)
• Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)
• Life Insurance