Sales Trainee: Regional Training & Travel Path

UFP Gordon, LLC; Shippenville (Clarion County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with companycon

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 and challenges

Other supplemental benefits

Job summary

UFP Gordon, LLC is seeking a Sales Trainee who will learn our products, policies and procedures while performing basic sales and customer service activities. The role reports to the Regional Sales Manager and emphasizes structured training with limited discretion and a strong emphasis on accuracy and customer relationships.

During the program, you will be trained across multiple regions to gain broad exposure to our operations, sales processes, and customer base, with relocation to Southeast

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or marketing or equivalent work experience.
• Working knowledge of MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).

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 comprehensive understanding 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

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

UFP Gordon, LLC is seeking a Sales Trainee who will learn our products, policies and procedures while performing basic sales and customer service activities. The role reports to the Regional Sales Manager and emphasizes structured training with limited discretion and a strong emphasis on accuracy and customer relationships.

During the program, you will be trained across multiple regions to gain broad exposure to our operations, sales processes, and customer base, with relocation to Southeast