Sales Trainee: Path to Outside Sales

Builders FirstSource; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource, the nation’s largest supplier of building materials, invites applications for a Sales Trainee role in Overland Park, KS. You will rotate through departments, observe processes, and train toward an Outside Sales Representative position without commissions.

Expect structured training, on-the-job coaching, and exposure to yard operations, inside and outside sales tasks, with safety procedures emphasized throughout the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing or related field.
• 0–2 years related industry operations/sales experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Receives training and performs duties across yard operations, production, dispatch, delivery, and inside sales while learning outside sales.
• Accompanies Outside Sales Reps on customer calls to learn sales techniques.
• Handles inside sales/counter duties like answering phones and taking orders.
• Performs Outside Sales tasks such as take-offs, order processing, signatures, and sales calls.
• Sets personal goals and tracks progress with managers and trainers.
• Completes assigned sales training programs.
• Observes safety procedures and helps improve safety practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Sales aptitude

Math aptitude

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Builders FirstSource, the nation’s largest supplier of building materials, invites applications for a Sales Trainee role in Overland Park, KS. You will rotate through departments, observe processes, and train toward an Outside Sales Representative position without commissions.

Expect structured training, on-the-job coaching, and exposure to yard operations, inside and outside sales tasks, with safety procedures emphasized throughout the program.