Sales Trainee - Construction

UFP Construction, LLC; Granger (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with company</p

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program

Job summary

UFP Industries in Granger, IN is seeking a Sales Trainee to learn our products, policies, and sales processes while delivering basic customer service. You will train across regions, gain broad exposure to operations, sales activities, and the customer base, under close supervision.

Ideal candidates have a business or marketing background and strong MS Office skills. The role involves travel with Account Managers and participation in meetings, with relocation opportunities after training as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or marketing, or equivalent work experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and other software for business applications.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply business math to manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist in production activities to gain a comprehensive understanding of operational procedures.
• Develops a thorough knowledge of UFPI-utilized Business Systems, applications, and sales tools.
• Enters orders in systems accurately and efficiently.
• Prepares detailed reports as required by supervisors and management.
• Utilizes MS Office Suite proficiently, including Teams and Outlook, to manage time, communication, and organizational tasks.
• Develops a comprehensive understanding of company products, procedures, and policies related to sales.
• Communicates effectively with all organizational levels and the public, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Assists in customer service activities, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
• Manages multiple tasks simultaneously, sets priorities, and meets deadlines consistently.
• Plans and executes meetings effectively, ensuring all necessary materials and participants are prepared.
• Understands the purchasing, shipping, and receiving processes within the company.
• Develops a comprehensive understanding of the sales cycle and process.
• Travels with Account Managers to become proficient with industry terms and assist in sales activities.
• M akes sales calls to current and prospective clients, demonstrating professionalism and product knowledge.
• Travels to other facilities as part of the best practice training.

Skills

Business acumen

Customer service

MS Office

Communication

Sales prospecting

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or marketing

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team that revolutionizes structural solutions for modular and manufactured housing, recreational vehicles, and cargo trailers? At UFP Factory Built, we pride ourselves on our innovative engineering services that streamline assembly and manufacturing processes, saving time and money for our partners. With a diverse product range including framing lumber, engineered wood products, trusses, siding, electrical components, and more, we help build better products more efficiently. The Sales Trainee is responsible for learning Company products, policies, and procedures, and performs basic sales and customer service activities. Works under close direction of the Regional Sales Manager; little discretion and judgment on work priority; and a small degree of creativity is expected. Training Candidate will be trained across several of our regions to gain broad exposure to our operations, sales processes, and customer base.

Relocation Candidates

Relocation Candidates may be based at any of the 10 approved locations initially. However, upon completion of the training program (typically 12 to 24 months after start date), relocation to one of the following Southeast facilities will be required: New London, NC; Haleyville, AL; or Folkston, GA. Granger, IN Nampa, ID Twin Falls, ID Gordon, PA Shippenville, PA New London, NC Folkston, GA Hillsboro, TX Haleyville, AL Chandler, AZ

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand and applies business math to manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Assists in production activities to gain a comprehensive understanding of operational procedures.
• Develops a thorough knowledge of UFPI-utilized Business Systems, applications, and sales tools.
• Enters orders in systems accurately and efficiently.
• Prepares detailed reports as required by supervisors and management.
• Utilizes MS Office Suite proficiently, including Teams and Outlook, to manage time, communication, and organizational tasks.
• Develops a comprehensive understanding of company products, procedures, and policies related to sales.
• Communicates effectively with all organizational levels and the public, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Assists in customer service activities, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
• Manages multiple tasks simultaneously, sets priorities, and meets deadlines consistently.
• Plans and executes meetings effectively, ensuring all necessary materials and participants are prepared.
• Understands the purchasing, shipping, and receiving processes within the company.
• Develops a comprehensive understanding of the sales cycle and process.
• Travels with Account Managers to become proficient with industry terms and assist in sales activities.
• Makes sales calls to current and prospective clients, demonstrating professionalism and product knowledge.
• Travels to other facilities as part of the best practice training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or marketing, or equivalent work experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and other software for business applications

Bonus/Incentive Pay

The percentage of incentive compensation that may be earned varies based on the customer account classification and is calculated based on collected gross profit.

Benefits currently offered to our employees

• Medical insurance
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Stock purchase program with employee discount
• Educational reimbursement
• Wellness programs and challenges
• Other supplemental benefits

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The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please watch our welcome video below to learn more about UFP Industries! Wondering what the companies of UFP Industries are all about? We're successful. We've been around for more than 65 years, and we've been profitable every year since our founding. We work hard, and we know how to set and beat records. We're competitive. Our line of work is demanding, but you'll get back what you put in and have fun doing it. We're family. We care for each other and want to see each other succeed. We enjoy watching each other build great careers and take advantage of the many opportunities we have to advance. And that makes UFP Industries a great place to be. We work hard and smart. We learn and grow from each other, from experience, from trial and error, from success. We collaborate to maintain our competitive edge. And we do it all on a global scale.