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Consolidated Electrical Distributors • Fort Worth, TX 76196 • Posted 30+ days ago
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The Sales Trainee position at Consolidated Electrical Distributors (CED) is a rotational, approximately 24-month program designed to provide comprehensive training in various aspects of the company's business. This role involves learning all aspects of the CED business, participating in online and in-person classes, on-the-job training, and establishing relationships with solar customers. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and possesses excellent time management and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Warehouse Training (4-6 weeks)
- Includes safety and equipment operation; shipping/receiving; freight claims; paper processing; backorders; warehouse organization; product familiarity
- Operations (10 weeks)
- Includes credit office, service center, and administration
- Project Management (6-7 months)
- Phone sales techniques; develop job requirements; joint calls with outside salesmen
- Purchasing (1 month)
- Inventory control (stock level); write-downs
- Outside Sales (12 months)
- New and current account development with 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
Qualifications
Required
- 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
About Consolidated Electrical Distributors
Consolidated Electrical Distributors in Port Charlotte, FL is a wholesale electrical distributor providing high-quality products from top manufacturers in the industry. With over 800 locations nationwide, CED is known for outstanding service, reliability, and a commitment to meeting customer requirements. They prioritize customer service by combining local community knowledge with nationwide resources to ensure a consistently high level of service.
Full Job Description
Summary
Job title: Sales Trainee*
Job ID: 202425400002
Department: Ft. Worth - NATL
Location: TX-Fort Worth
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: Ray Sefcik, Jr.
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 4-6 weeks
+ Safety and equipment operation; shipping/receiving; freight claims; paper processing; backorders; warehouse organization; product familiarity
+ Operations 10 weeks
+ Includes credit office, service center, and administration
+ Project Management 6-7 months
+ Phone sales techniques; develop job requirements; joint calls with outside salesmen
+ Purchasing 1month
+ 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
Other Compensation:
The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position:
+ 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
Job title: Sales Trainee*
Job ID: 202425400002
Department: Ft. Worth - NATL
Location: TX-Fort Worth
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: Ray Sefcik, Jr.
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 4-6 weeks
+ Safety and equipment operation; shipping/receiving; freight claims; paper processing; backorders; warehouse organization; product familiarity
+ Operations 10 weeks
+ Includes credit office, service center, and administration
+ Project Management 6-7 months
+ Phone sales techniques; develop job requirements; joint calls with outside salesmen
+ Purchasing 1month
+ 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
Other Compensation:
The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position:
+ 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
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