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Consolidated Electrical Distributors Sales Trainee* in Fargo, North Dakota

Summary

Job title: Sales Trainee*

Job ID: 202423480008

Department: Fargo - CED

Location: ND-Fargo

Description

Summary:

CED’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 CED 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 solar customers

  • Contribute to goal-planning with Division and Training Managers

Reports to: Jason Warner

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age

  • Bachelor’s Degree

  • 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)

Preferred Qualifications:

Working Conditions:

  • Conditions vary based on the trainee’s current segment of the training and will include warehouse, office and external environments.

  • During some segments, activities will include lifting, sorting, standing, possible extreme heat/cold conditions.

  • Office segments may include sitting for extended periods.

  • Various segments will include some travel – both by car and by air.

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.

  • Develop sales opportunities with current customers and build rapport; providing technical information and explanations; preparing quotations.

  • Develop accounts by checking customer's buying history; suggesting related and new items; explaining technical features.

  • Maintain a proactive approach to all accounts and their needs through constant communication and prompt responses

  • Provide competitive quotes for daily purchases, monthly buys and annual contracts.

  • Fill orders by transferring orders to fulfillment; communicating expected delivery date; explaining stock-outs.

  • Update job knowledge by studying new product descriptions and participating in educational opportunities.

  • Accomplish department and organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

  • Responsibilities also include counter sales, receiving, stocking, order fulfillment, and occasionally customer delivery.

CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran

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