Sales Trainee
Service Wire Company, a premier supplier of industrial and utility wire and cable, is currently seeking a Sales Trainee in Houston, TX. If you are looking to join a great organization and a chance to become a part of our growing team, this may be the opportunity for you!
Position Summary:
Service Wire’s Sales Trainee Program launches recent graduates and early career professionals to successfully transition into rewarding sales-oriented careers with the opportunity and intent to advance within our organization. The ideal candidate will have a passion for problem solving, a growth-mindset and a desire for professional advancement.
The selected individual will sell products by quoting, promoting, and accurately processing customer orders and should demonstrate product knowledge with a strong customer focus.
Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities:
- Learn product catalog, relevant specifications details and quality system
- Complete relevant safety, sales and marketing training as determined and assigned by management
- Analyze relevant sales data to aid sales team in servicing customers
- Manage special sales projects and present findings
- Negotiate prices and terms of sales agreements
- Prepare and submit sales contracts for orders
- Maintain complete and updated customer records through Salesforce
- Answer customers' questions about products, prices and availability, or credit terms
- Quote prices, credit terms, or other bid specifications
- Contact new or existing customers to discuss how specific products or services can meet their needs.
- Emphasize product features based on analyses of customers' needs and on technical knowledge of product capabilities and limitations
- Recognize and analyze industry trends and relevant developments
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge/Skills/Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Communications, Industrial Distribution or similar fields required
- Basic understanding of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
- Strong oral expression and comprehension – ability to communicate with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, agents and other external sources
- Adaptable to best practices for sales and business development processes.
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM) experience a plus
- Microsoft Office Suite experience
- Positive Attitude and willingness to learn
- On-Site; No remote work available)
Reports To:
- Senior Sales Manager
The perks of joining our Team
- Comprehensive Insurance Options - Competitive medical coverage with a variety of plan choices
- Progressive PTO & Paid Holidays - Tenure-based paid time off plus eight paid holidays annually
- 401(k) with Company Match + Profit Sharing - Matching 5% on 6% of employee contributions and annual profit‑sharing contributions
- Career Growth & Learning Support - Tuition reimbursement and employee assistance programs
- Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000 - annually to support your continued education and career growth
- Referral Bonus Program - Employee referral bonuses paid out over the new hire's first year
- See all benefits we offer here
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- Did a current Service Wire employee refer you?
- Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?
- Are you willing to take a drug test, in accordance with local law/regulations?
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment/STEM-OPT/student visa status (e.g. H-1B, F-1, M-1 etc...)
- I certify that all the information furnished in this application or, in connection, with this application is true and complete. I understand that any misstatement(s), falsification(s), or omission(s) of information are grounds for refusal to hire or, if hired, grounds for termination anytime Service Wire Company (referred hereto as the Company) becomes aware of such information.
- I authorize the Company, or anyone acting on the Company’s behalf, to contact and obtain information from all references, employers, public agencies, licensing authorities, educational institutions, and otherwise to verify the accuracy of all furnished information.
- I understand that nothing contained in this application is intended to create or imply a contract for continued employment. If hired, I understand that my employment will be “at-will” or can be terminated at anytime, with or without cause and/or notice, by either the Company or myself. I understand and agree that, if hired, I will be required to abide by all rules, policies, and regulations of the Company and those conditions of employment can be changed, in whole or in part, by the Company at anytime in its sole discretion.
- I understand the Company is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. As permitted by law, I understand the Company requires drug and alcohol screening as part of the hiring process. If employed, I may be required to submit to alcohol/drug testing under certain circumstances, as permitted by law, during my employment. I consent to such testing and understand that I will be disqualified for employment consideration and/or further employment if I receive a confirmed, positive test result.
- I understand that as a condition of employment, I will be required to provide current proof of identity and current legal authorization to work in the United States. Service Wire is an E-Verify participating employer.
- I consent to receive information/marketing text messages from Service Wire. I am aware that message frequency will vary and that Msg & data rates may apply. I confirm that I understand I can respond "STOP" at any time to cancel, or "HELP" at any time for help
- This position is fully on-site with no remote work available. Are you willing to work on-site if offered this position? optional
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- If a current Service Wire employee referred you, list their name below, please. optional