Sales Trainee

Position Summary:

The Sales Trainee position is a 3–6 month development program designed for individuals who are eager to build a career in sales and commercial leadership. This role provides hands-on experience across multiple departments, helping participants develop the knowledge, skills, and business acumen necessary for a successful transition into a Sales Representative role.

As a member of the Commercial Team, the Sales Trainee will participate in structured rotational assignments throughout the organization to gain a broad understanding of Colortech's products, customers, and operations. Rotations may include Pricing, Customer Service, Technical Service, Process Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, and other key business functions. Additional training opportunities may include customer visits, facility tours, ride-alongs with Sales Representatives, and formal training sessions designed to build commercial, technical, and industry knowledge.

Throughout the program, trainees will work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, develop customer-focused problem-solving skills, and gain firsthand exposure to how the various functions of the organization work together to deliver value to customers. The program is designed to prepare high-potential individuals for future sales, commercial, and leadership opportunities within Colortech.

This position is intended for individuals seeking a long-term career in sales and commercial leadership and who are willing to relocate, learn continuously, and assume increasing levels of responsibility as they develop within the organization.

Relocation Requirement: Upon successful completion of the Sales Trainee Program, candidates must be willing to relocate into an assigned sales territory anywhere within the continental United States. Relocation is a condition of advancement into a Sales Representative role. While individual location preferences will be strongly considered, placement in a preferred territory cannot be guaranteed.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Successfully complete rotational assignments by meeting or exceeding performance expectations while demonstrating a strong commitment to learning and professional development.
• Develop a thorough understanding of Colortech's products, services, customers, and internal processes through participation across multiple functional areas.
• Demonstrate curiosity, initiative, and a self-starter mentality by asking thoughtful questions, seeking to understand not only what is being done, but why it is important to the customer and the business.
• Take ownership of assigned projects, tasks, and training activities, delivering high-quality work with strong attention to detail, accuracy, follow-through, and a commitment to achieving results.
• Collaborate effectively with employees across commercial, technical, operational, and administrative functions to gain a broad understanding of how the organization creates value for customers.
• Participate in customer visits, facility tours, ride-alongs, trade events, and training opportunities to develop commercial awareness and customer-facing skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed for customer visits, training assignments, trade events, and ride-along opportunities.
• Support existing and prospective customers by assisting with projects, information requests, problem resolution, and other activities that contribute to a positive customer experience.
• Develop the communication, customer-facing, organizational, and problem-solving skills necessary to transition successfully into a Sales Representative role.
• Act as an advocate for the voice of the customer by effectively communicating customer needs, concerns, and opportunities throughout the organization.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, adaptability, and a willingness to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward learning, feedback, and new challenges, while embracing opportunities for growth and increased responsibility.