Sales Trainee Outside Sales

Builders FirstSource; Virginia, Elkwood (MN, AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for motivated individuals to ignite their careers in sales. This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to rotate through various departments, gaining hands-on experience in operations, production, and customer service. With a strong emphasis on training and mentorship, you will develop essential skills needed for a successful transition into an Outside Sales Representative role. Join a supportive culture that prioritizes your growth and well-being while contributing to a leading supplier of building materials in the professional market.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Supportive Work Culture

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of industry operations or sales experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Sales, Marketing, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Receive training in yard operations, production, and inside sales.
• Accompany Outside Sales Reps on customer calls to learn effective techniques.
• Assist with inside sales responsibilities and perform outside sales duties.

Skills

Sales Techniques

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Sales

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing

Job description

Ignite Your Career at Builders FirstSource

Builders FirstSource, America's largest supplier of building materials, value-added components, and building services to the professional market, is seeking to develop industry-specific knowledge and experience for promotion to the Outside Sales Representative role.

This position involves rotation through various departments such as yard operations, production, dispatch, scheduling, delivery, and inside sales to observe, learn, and perform responsibilities, gaining industry knowledge, functional processes, and sales techniques.

Responsibilities:

1. Receive training and perform progressively responsible duties in areas like yard operations, production, dispatch, scheduling, delivery, and inside sales while preparing for the outside sales role.
2. Accompany Outside Sales Reps or Sales Managers on customer calls to learn effective sales and customer service techniques.
3. Assist with inside sales responsibilities, including answering phones, taking orders, and other related tasks.
4. Perform outside sales duties such as take-offs, order processing, obtaining signatures, and making sales calls to new and existing customers.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Sales, Marketing, or a related field, plus 0-2 years of industry operations or sales experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Why Join Us?

At BFS, we foster a supportive, people-first culture that empowers you to grow, learn new skills, and advance your career. We offer competitive benefits designed to support your and your family's well-being.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, or disability. For accommodations under the ADA, contact [phone] or [e-mail]. Please do not send resumes to this email.