Sales Trainee

Graybar; Wallingford (CT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Sales Trainee, where you'll receive extensive training in sales and distribution processes. This entry-level position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including student loan reimbursement. Ideal for recent graduates eager to start their sales career.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Benefits

Profit Sharing Plans

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacation & Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Paid Wellness Day

Educational Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn Graybar’s sales and distribution process.
• Develop product knowledge of electrical, communications and security equipment.
• Rotate through different areas of the business.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

4 Year Degree

Job description

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Are you ready?

Join our upcoming Sales Trainee Program and receive a mix of formal and hands-on learning. Our Sales Trainees are exposed to all areas of our business before moving into a Sales Representative role. Graybar offers a competitive salary and benefits package including student loan reimbursement for Sales Trainees. Come see why Graybar is ranked a Top Workplace, one of Fortune’s Most Admired Companies and Selling Power’s 50 Best Companies to Sell for!

No experience? No worries! At Graybar, we have an extensive training program that will teach you our business, and most importantly – how to succeed in Sales! You’ll get training unlike anything else in the industry, giving your sales career a real jump start!

In This Role You Will

• Learn Graybar’s sales and distribution process
• Develop product knowledge of electrical, communications and security equipment
• Rotate through different areas of the business including sales, logistics, customer service, transactional and project processes
  
  
  

What You Bring To The Table

• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills
• 4 year degree preferred
  
  
  

Shift and Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Compensation Details: The expected rate of pay for this position is $21.63 per hour, depending on experience.

The Value Of Graybar

At Graybar, we are known for our comprehensive benefits and our employee stock ownership plan! Most regular, full-time employees at Graybar may be eligible for a variety of benefits like:

• Multiple plan options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug benefits.
• Life Insurance coverage for you and options for your family.
• Save on expenses with Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Enjoy our Disability Benefits at no cost to you.
• Share in our success with Profit Sharing Plans.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match to help secure your future.
• Paid Vacation & Sick Days to spend time away from work or in case of an illness.
• Rest and recharge during our Paid Holidays throughout the year.
• Take advantage of our Paid Wellness Day to focus on preventive care and prioritize your health.
• Volunteer with Community Time Off to give back to the community.
• Predictable Work Schedules to plan your life: no weekends or nights for most roles.
• Celebrate your and others' achievements with our Employee Recognition Program.
• Reach your career goals with our Educational Reimbursement and Career Development Programs.
• And More Perks that support your well-being and career growth.
  
  
  

Benefit eligibility may vary across locations and roles, so be sure to check in with your recruiter for more information.

Why should you join Graybar?

At Graybar, our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe that employees with diverse perspectives bring the ideas and innovative thinking we need to solve our biggest challenges and compete in an ever-changing world. Consistent with our values, we welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences into our company because we believe it’s the right thing to do and the right way to run our business.

We want each of our employees to know that they matter and to feel a sense of belonging, ownership and inclusion at Graybar. We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect, and we work to build a collaborative environment where our employees have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference, both as individuals and as part of the team.

That’s what our employee ownership culture is all about: working as one team and moving forward together, while honoring the unique value each person brings to our company.

Apply now and find out what’s next for you.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Wholesale

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