Sales and Management Trainee

The purpose of the Sales and Management Trainee position is to prepare individuals over an 18-month period for Branch Management, Outside Sales, or Operations role, as their knowledge, experience, and performance allows. The Sales and Management Trainee will be cross trained in core business functions to include branch operations, sales, and customer relationships/service. Trainees will also be exposed to branch level accounting, inventory management, human resources, safety/compliance, and customer invoicing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES                                                              

CUSTOMER FOCUS:

• Learn and understand the systems and processes necessary to provide high service levels to our customers and to maintain the operation of the branch and its inventory.
• Work with customers regarding questions on orders, quotes and/or job specifications.
• Contact customer following sales to ensure ongoing customer satisfaction and resolve any complaints.

SALES:

• Learn sales processes such as:
  • Generating new and repeat sales by providing product and technical information to customers
  • Accurately process customer transactions such as orders, quotes or returns.
  • Working closely with vendors to make sure product shipment /delivery dates are adhered to and communicate appropriately to the customer of any changes.
  • Timely and accurate data entry of sales orders and/or purchase orders into the inventory management system.

OPERATIONS:

• Gain product and application knowledge of materials sold by Reece in the course of working in the warehouse, utilizing individual training from location manager and co-workers.
• Provide support to the branch manager in the operation of the location. Receive and stock material on shelves, maintain showroom and warehouse areas to provide a clean and safe environment to shop and work in.
• Learn purchasing function and inventory control processes.
• Learn shipping and delivery procedures.

SAFETY:

• Safely utilize PIT equipment (Forklift, Order Picker, Reach Truck etc.) to pull and move product. May be required to use a RF scanner depending on branch operating system.
• Maintain safe and clean work environment by keeping trucks, shelves, pallet area, and work stations neat. Organize warehouse and work area for orderliness at all times.

TRAINING PLAN:

• Execute an ongoing professional training plan by actively participating in all job related and company training, informational seminars, business meetings, and job shadowing.
• Progress through trainee program by following the training plan and meeting regularly with an assigned mentor.

Minimum Qualifications                                                 

• Must have completed a Bachelor’s degree by the start of program
• Willing to relocate upon conclusion of the Sales and Management Trainee Program

Preferred Qualifications                                                

• Bachelor’s in Business, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Distribution, or related field

Following is a list of physical and mental requirements identified as necessary to achieve the essential functions of this role:

• Attendance – Ability to maintain the scheduled days and hours, including onsite presence at the assigned location as specified.
• Physical Capacities – Lift up to 50 pounds frequently throughout the day, sitting and standing for extended periods. Kneeling, squatting, climbing, and walking
• Operation of Office Equipment — Job requires operation of equipment common to office settings, including computers, copiers, and other office equipment, including Near Vision, Manual Dexterity, and working in proximity to equipment.
• Oral Communication Skills – Speaking, Speech Clarity, and Speech Recognition.
• Written Communication Skills – Writing, Reading and Written Comprehension, and Written Expression.
• Mental Capacities – Achievement/Effort, Active Listening, Adaptability/Flexibility, Analytical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Category Flexibility, Concern for Others, Cooperation and Coordination, Critical Thinking, Deductive Reasoning, Dependability, Independence, Inductive Reasoning, Information Ordering, Initiative, Innovation, Maintenance of Relationships, Integrity, Oral Comprehension and Expression, Problem Sensitivity, Selective Attention, Self-Control, Service Orientation, Social Orientation, Social Perceptiveness, Stress Tolerance, Support, and Time Management.