Sales Rep Trainee

About the Sales Trainee Position In this role, you will learn exactly how our business operates - from shipping and receiving, order desk sales, to outside sales. Then, you will get to know our customers by growing a sales territory of your own. The role is designed to develop into an outside sales position where you will be engaging with customers to provide world-class customer service. You will have the opportunity to be innovative and try new things as you work to build brand awareness and your clientele base.

Pay:

$25.00 per hour Hardwoods Training Program Our Sales Reps in training grow into sales, and potentially management roles over time. Our hands-on training program is essential to develop the knowledge and expertise required to become part of the best trained sales force in the industry and is the key to the success of our sales team. In addition to our on-the-job training, we are proud to offer our exceptional three-day ADENTRA University Consultative Sales Course that was specifically developed for our company. What Will You Do The best way to learn is to be hands-on within the business. This will help you to understand the many products, services, and people that make our company great! Phase 1: Operations and Inside Sales - Getting involved in customer service, order management, inventory and pricing.

Duties will include:

Writing up sales orders & learning how to look at inventory in our system Regular Product Knowledge sessions to become a product expert on what we sell and how the products are used Regular Sales Skills training, assigned by the Sales manager or Branch Manager Conduct outgoing sales calls to fill trucks/follow up on quotes etc. Learn how to sell value added products Complete call reports based off the outgoing sales calls Learn Pre-Call planning for sales calls Prospect and qualify leads. Participate in monthly "role plays" to test sales skills and Product Knowledge development Participate in regular ride-alongs with Sales Managers, Branch Managers and senior sales reps, to be exposed to various sizes and types of accounts Phase 2: Outside Sales/Account Management - Gain the confidence to find new business opportunities, sell our products, negotiate contracts, and build customer and vendor relationships. This phase includes HDI University Consultative Sales Course. This is a custom course designed to make you a great sales person. Minimum Qualifications Post Secondary Education is preferred Excellent communication, problem-solving and presentation skills are a must Desire to work in a customer-centric sales role Ability to upsell Excellent customer service skills and strong telephone presence Good organizational and time management skills Good computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel a plus) Sense of urgency, positive, proactive and energetic attitude Ability to work well independently and to effectively multi-task and prioritize responsibilities Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Preferred Qualifications Bilingual Industry experience Benefits of Working with Us Competitive base salary, Complete insurance coverage - medical, dental, vision, life. 401k Retirement plan with employer match. Generous paid vacation time Reporting Relationships This role reports to the Branch Manager &/or Sales Manager Work Environment Typical Distribution Environment. About Hardwoods Hardwoods Specialty Products is the recognized premier distributor of decorative surfaces, high-grade hardwood lumber, sheet goods, and architectural grade building products serving the residential and commercial construction markets. Operating 32 distribution centers strategically located across the United States and Canada, Hardwoods is uniquely positioned to provide our customers immediate access to a large, diverse product portfolio, and our vendors a broad, significant channel to market. We are part of a powerful group of companies, with a network of over 85 distribution centers spanning North America. Our parent ADENTRA consists of five distinct brands; Hardwoods Specialty Products; Rugby Architectural Products; Frank Paxton Lumber Company; Novo Building Products and Mid Am Building Supply. Our brands work together as North America's largest and most diverse supplier of specialty architectural building products, which are used to create beautiful spaces where we live, work and play. We have approximately 3100 employees across North America and growing as we are very active in the acquisition of complementary companies. Our North American Head Office is located in Langley BC, Canada. Please note, as part of our interview process, we ask candidates to participate in a series of assessments. These assessments are designed to help more fully understand the candidate's attributes. Assessments are administered online and take approximately 20 minutes

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you available to work in-office 5 days/week (8am - 5pm)? Are you interested in outside sales? Are you bilingual/multilingual?

Experience:

Sales:

1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person