Sales Trainee - Retail

UFP Retail, LLC; Grand Rapids (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) with company match

Cell phone stipend

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Sales Trainee to learn product lines, policies, and customer service while gaining hands-on sales experience. You will be mentored, participate in critical tasks, and complete a boot camp to strengthen industry knowledge.

You'll travel to other UFP facilities and build strong customer relationships as you progress along a clear career path from Sales Trainee to regional manager. Willingness to relocate to locations with greatest need is expected.

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

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.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Sales mindset

Mobility/relocation

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

• 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.

• 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 Retail business segment.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We work hard, and we know how to set and beat records.

We're competitive. Our line of work is demanding, but you'll get back what you put in and have fun doing it.

We care for each other and want to see each other succeed. We enjoy watching each other build great careers and take advantage of the many opportunities we have to advance.

And that makes UFP Industries a great place to be. We work hard and smart. We learn and grow from each other, from experience, from trial and error, from success. We collaborate to maintain our competitive edge. And we do it all on a global scale.