Sales Trainee: Rotational Training in Sales & Operations

Genuine Parts Company; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company is seeking a Sales Trainee in Mount Vernon, IL to shadow and learn roles of Account Representatives and Customer Service Representatives. The program includes hands-on experience in warehouse functions, shipping/receiving, and participation in training classes led by the Training Department.

The role emphasizes achievement, leadership, and customer service skills with structured development across sales, product lines, and leadership training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree typically required in Industrial Distribution or related field.
• Achievement oriented and self-motivated.
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership qualities.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Able to follow through on tasks.
• Moderate computer skills, including emailing internally/externally.
• Customer service oriented.

Responsibilities

• Participates and succeeds in company sponsored training classes.
• Develops competent presentation skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Trains in all levels of a branch including inside sales, outside sales, inventory, delivery, warehouse, and administrative.

Skills

Achievement oriented

Interpersonal skills

Leadership qualities

Strong analytical skills

Task follow-through

Customer service oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree (Industrial Distribution or related field)

Job description

Genuine Parts Company is seeking a Sales Trainee in Mount Vernon, IL to shadow and learn roles of Account Representatives and Customer Service Representatives. The program includes hands-on experience in warehouse functions, shipping/receiving, and participation in training classes led by the Training Department.

The role emphasizes achievement, leadership, and customer service skills with structured development across sales, product lines, and leadership training.