Sales Trainee

Boise Cascade; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical + Prescription Drug

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, UT is seeking a Sales Trainee to learn the company’s policies, products, and services while preparing for a sales career in building materials. The role emphasizes on-the-job training in location sales departments, initiating sales, taking orders, and meeting customer needs.

You will develop knowledge of product vendors, purchasing, pricing, inventory, and market trends, with safety and continuous improvement at heart.

Qualifications

• Basic degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Familiarity with building materials or sales is a plus.
• Office environment with some physical exertion.

Responsibilities

• Learn policies, products, and services to support a sales career.
• Initiate sales, take orders, and meet customer needs.
• Develop knowledge of vendors, purchasing, pricing, and inventory.
• Contact customers regarding market fluctuations and trends.
• Complete special projects and uphold safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Sales mindset

Education

College Degree or equivalent

Job description

• On-site
• Travel Required : No
• Rate : $24 USD per hour
• Administrative
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SALES008520

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.

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
• 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

Travel Required

No .

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