Sales Trainee - Packaging

UFP Industries, Inc; Grand Rapids Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Cell phone stipend

Paid vacation

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Sales Trainee to kickstart a career in sales with dedicated mentorship and a boot camp program. You will gain hands-on experience with products, customers, and operations from day one, supported by a team that values growth and innovation.

Start with robust training and a defined path to roles like Account Manager and Regional Sales Manager, while contributing to customer relationships and sales tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong communication and customer service skills with a passion for sales.
• Willingness to relocate to locations where the company has greatest need.

Responsibilities

• Learn about UFP products, policies, and procedures through immersive, on‑the‑job training.
• Participate in essential sales and customer service tasks to build practical skills.
• Work closely with mentor and team to assist in sales, customer support, and production activities.
• Complete a comprehensive boot camp program to strengthen industry knowledge.
• Travel to other UFP facilities to learn best practices and broaden experience.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Sales mindset

Willingness to relocate

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sales Trainee at UFP Industries - Launch Your Sales Career with Us!

Are you ready to kickstart your career in sales with a company that values growth, mentorship, and innovation? Look no further than UFP Industries! Our sales roles are the backbone of our business, and we're dedicated to helping you build a successful, rewarding career in this dynamic field. At UFP Industries, we offer a "work hard, play hard" environment, where you'll be part of a fun, driven team that knows the value of strong customer relationships.

If you're enthusiastic about working with customers, have an entrepreneurial mindset, and are ready to learn and grow, we want you on our team!

About UFP Industries

UFP Industries, Inc., was founded in Michigan in 1955 as a supplier of lumber to the manufactured housing industry. Today UFP Industries is a multibillion-dollar enterprise with subsidiaries around the globe that serve three markets: retail, packaging and construction.

What You'll Do as a Sales Trainee

As a Sales Trainee at UFP Industries, you'll be on the fast track to success. With the support of a dedicated mentor, you'll gain hands‑on experience and a deep understanding of our products, customers, and business operations from day one. We believe in setting you up for success with the skills and knowledge you need to thrive in your sales career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn about UFP products, policies, and procedures through immersive, on‑the‑job training.
• Participate in essential sales and customer service tasks to build your practical skills.
• Work closely with your mentor and team to assist in sales, customer support, and production activities.
• Complete a comprehensive boot camp program to strengthen your industry knowledge.
• Travel to other UFP facilities to learn best practices and broaden your experience.

Career Path:

Start as a Sales Trainee and build your career with a clear path to roles like:

Account Manager Senior Account Manager Executive Account Manager Regional Sales Manager

Why Join UFP Retail?

• Mentorship and Training: We pair you with an experienced mentor to guide your growth and offer hands‑on learning opportunities.
• Clear Career Progression: We're committed to your long‑term success, with defined career paths and plenty of room to grow.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Join a team that works hard and has fun, all while building strong customer relationships that drive our success.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or Equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with a passion for sales
• Candidate will need to have the ability and willingness to move to and reside where the company has the greatest need, with every effort to place candidates in their geographic area of interest while keeping in mind the best location for growth/opportunity

Compensation & Benefit Information:

Salary Pay Range: $60,000 - $70,000 annually dependent on experience*

*pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living

Bonus/Incentive Pay: Annual performance bonus opportunity based on Company and specific business unit ROI and PBOP achievement criteria and individual job responsibility and performance.

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
• Monthly cell phone stipend of $35.00
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Stock purchase program with employee discount
• Educational reimbursement
• Wellness programs and challenges
• Other supplemental benefits
• Total employer contributions valued at approximately $6,000 annually

Location: Can be located at any UFP location within the Packaging business segment.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.