Sales Trainee*

Summary Job title: Sales Trainee•

Job ID:

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Department:

Joplin -

CED Location:

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Description Summary:

+ Learn all aspects of the CED business + Attend classes online as well as in-person at various locations + Participate in on- the-job training and mentoring + Establish, develop, and maintain relationships and rapport with solar customers + Contribute to goal-planning with Division and Training Managers Reports to:

Jason Warner Minimum Qualifications:

+ Must be at least 18 years of age + Bachelor's Degree + Current, valid driver's license with acceptable driving record + Authorization to work in the United States (without requiring work authorization sponsorship by CED now or in the future)

Preferred Qualifications:

Working Conditions:

+ Conditions vary based on the trainee's current segment of the training and will include warehouse, office and external environments. + During some segments, activities will include lifting, sorting, standing, possible extreme heat/cold conditions. + Office segments may include sitting for extended periods. + Various segments will include some travel - both by car and by air.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No Essential Job Functions:

SAMPLE TRAINING SCHEDULE

+ Warehouse Training 6 weeks + Safety and equipment operation; shipping/receiving; freight claims; paper processing; backorders; warehouse organization; product familiarity + Counter Sales 5 months + Product knowledge; customer interface and sales ability + Operations 10 weeks + Includes credit office, service center, and administration + Inside Sales 6-7 months + Phone sales techniques; develop job requirements; joint calls with outside salesmen + Purchasing 2 months + Inventory control (stock level); write-downs + Outside Sales 12 months + New and current account development with sales and GP goals + Develop sales opportunities with current customers and build rapport; providing technical information and explanations; preparing quotations. + Develop accounts by checking customer's buying history; suggesting related and new items; explaining technical features. + Maintain a proactive approach to all accounts and their needs through constant communication and prompt responses + Provide competitive quotes for daily purchases, monthly buys and annual contracts. + Fill orders by transferring orders to fulfillment; communicating expected delivery date; explaining stock-outs. + Update job knowledge by studying new product descriptions and participating in educational opportunities. + Accomplish department and organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. + Responsibilities also include counter sales, receiving, stocking, order fulfillment, and occasionally customer delivery. CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability |

Veteran Other Compensation:

The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position: + Bonus +

Profit Sharing Benefits:

Benefits available for this position are: + Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care for full-time positions + Life Insurance + 401(k) + Paid Sick Leave + Paid Holidays + Paid Vacation + Health Savings Account ( HSA ) and matching To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account