Sales Trainee

We are looking for a Sales Traine to join our Rexel team located in Orlando, FL!

Summary:

The Sales Trainee is responsible for completing the Sales Trainee orientation program that covers all aspects of business sales within a comprehensive and progressive timeframe. This includes learning the company products and services, gaining familiarity with branch operations, building high quality relationships with new and existing customers, and learning how to generate profitable sales. Trainees will gain practical hands-on experience as well as learn the Company’s mission, vision, culture, and values. Upon successful completion of all workplace assignments, the trainee will be able to apply for a sales role within the company.

What You'll Do:

Complete the Sales Trainee orientation program with emphasis in the areas of product knowledge, warehouse operations, customer service, sales, and marketing support

Will gain knowledge of all aspects of the sales process including but not limited to outside sales, inside sales, counter sales, project management, etc.

Become proficient in answering customer inquiries regarding product needs and processing orders

Generate quotes and prices, give delivery specifications and payment terms, and offer substitute products where appropriate

Learn to build and maintain customer relationships and provide excellent customer service, be responsive to requests for information, and establish priorities for processing transactions to support sales

Learn and ensure completion of operational documents and reports such as counter sales reports, shipping documents, tickets, price sheets, and catalogues

Learn and become proficient in the computer tools and systems used in day-to-day operations

Works “hands on” in a rotation of various roles within a branch, warehouse, project house, etc. to understand operations and logistics of the materials flow and sales

May travel on sales calls to shadow

Perform other duties as assigned

Job Duties Disclaimer:

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrate commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

What You'll Need

1+ years of customer service, sales, or related experience

High School or GED - Required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Basic analytical skills

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to work well in a team environment

Good communication skills with team, team leaders, and customers

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents

Ability to respond to common inquiries or questions from customers or members of the business community

Physical Demands:

Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Occasionally – up to 20%

Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Occasionally – up to 20%

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery - Constantly – at least 51%

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position oneself to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet - Occasionally – up to 20%

Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment - Occasionally – up to 20%

Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions - Frequently – 21% to 50%

Weight and Force Demands:

Up to 10 pounds - Constantly – at least 51%

Up to 25 pounds - Frequently – 21% to 50%

Up to 50 pounds - Occasionally – up to 20%

Working Environment:

Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold - Occasionally – up to 20%

Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock - Occasionally – up to 20%

Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment - Occasionally – up to 20%

Travels to offsite locations - Occasionally – up to 20%

Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.

Our Benefits Include:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life I…