Consolidated Electrical Distributors Jobs

Summary

Job title: Sales Trainee*

Job ID: 202541570004

Department: Lincoln - RES

Location: NE-Lincoln

Description

Summary:

Rensenhouse's competitive Sales Training Program provides the tools and training for learning the ins and outs of one of the nation’s fastest growing industries. In this approximate 24-month rotational position, you will be exposed to various roles in each facet of the company, gaining experience in all aspects of the business. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, exemplifies stellar time management and communication skills, and is excited to be empowered and involved in business goals and initiatives.

In this position, you will:

• Learn all aspects of the Rensenhouse 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 Clients

• Contribute to goal-planning with Manager

Reports to: Adam Learmont

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent work / technical experience

• 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)

• Strong communication skills in both written and spoken English

• Computer proficiency

• Demonstrated capacity to learn technical product knowledge.

• Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of customer service and handle multiple priorities at once

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be personally driven and self-motivated. Should display initiative and perseverance.

• Must have stellar multitasking and prioritizing ability, as well as a strong sense of urgency.

• Must be organized and have a system for note taking and recollection of information.

• Possess strong problem-solving skills and be creative in your thinking.

• Must have the humility to admit when you need help and ask for assistance.

• Teamwork

• Detail-oriented

• Flexibility

Working Conditions:

• This job operates primarily in an office environment and includes warehouse work and conditions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to:

• stand; walk; sit;

• use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls;

• reach with hands and arms;

• climb stairs;

• talk or hear.

• The employee must occasionally lift or move products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.

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

  Enjoy winning sales orders and growing market share, through negotiations and reaching team oriented sales and GP goals.

• Provide outstanding customer service to all current and potential customers, mainly via telephone and email

• Write orders with accuracy and in accordance to all sales policies and procedures

• Maintain current customer base

• Participate in monthly sales initiatives and always seek to grow business in the best interest of Rensenhouse and our Clients

• Communicate and cooperate with Account Managers and other CED employees like the Solutions Consultants and AIMM Services groups for all pertinent activities

• Communicate process improvement ideas

• Provide timely follow-up on all customer orders, quotes, and materials

• Maintain up-to-date awareness with new and existing products and services

• Utilize CRM software as a hub of knowledge for Client information and projects that need to be followed up on

• Stay curious and strive to be the easiest partner for our clients to work with.

CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran

Compensation Range:

The compensation range for this position is $20 to $23 hourly.

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

• Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Vacation

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Teledoc

• Paid Pregnancy & New Parent Leave