Sales Trainee Sales - Outside Sales

Builders FirstSource, Inc.; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading building products supplier in Riverside, California is seeking a motivated individual for a training role leading to an Outside Sales Representative position. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Sales or Marketing and will gain hands-on experience through various sales and operational responsibilities. This role offers a comprehensive introduction to the industry and essential skills for sales success.

Qualifications

• 0 - 2 years related industry operations/sales experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Receives training in yard operations, production, and inside sales.
• Accompanies Outside Sales Reps on customer calls to learn effective techniques.
• May take and process orders in inside sales role.
• Assists with various Outside Sales responsibilities.

Skills

Sales techniques

Customer service

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Sales, Marketing or related field

Job description

The Dixieline Lumber and Home Centers are conveniently located throughout San Diego County, offering both homeowners and contractors complete customer service. Our sales staff can help select the proper hardware, tools and supplies needed for just about any project. Today, Dixieline Lumber & Home Centers is owned by Builders FirstSource, the largest supplier of building products, prefabricated components, and value‑added services to the residential construction market in the U.S.

Under general supervision, develops industry-specific knowledge and experience required for promotion to Outside Sales Representative role. May rotate through various departments observing, learning and performing responsibilities in order to acquire industry knowledge, functional processes and practices as well as sales techniques.

Responsibilities

• Receives training and performs progressively responsible duties in various areas such as yard operations, production, dispatch/scheduling/delivery, and inside sales while learning the outside sales role.
• Accompanies Outside Sales Reps or Sales Manager on customer calls to become familiar with effective sales and customer service techniques.
• May be assigned to inside sales/counter responsibilities, including answering phone, taking orders, and other responsibilities.
• May be assigned various Outside Sales responsibilities, including but not limited to performing take offs, taking and processing orders, obtaining signatures on tickets, making sales calls to new and existing customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Sales, Marketing or related field plus 0 - 2 years related industry operations / sales; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

ADA Accommodation

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