Sales Trainee - Construction

UFP Industries, Inc; New London (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Sales Trainee to learn products, policies, and procedures while performing basic sales and customer service tasks.

You will work under the close direction of the Regional Sales Manager and gain broad exposure during a structured training program across multiple regions. Initial base could be at one of our approved locations with relocation to Southeast facilities after 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.

Responsibilities

• Learn company products, policies, and procedures and perform basic sales and customer service activities.
• Enter orders accurately and efficiently in systems.
• Develop an understanding of UFPI sales tools and business systems.
• Assist in producing reports and supporting regional sales team activities.
• Communicate effectively with customers and internal teams, verbally and in writing.
• Travel with Account Managers to gain product knowledge and support sales activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or marketing, or equivalent work experience

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Job Summary

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 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

• Understands 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.