International Sales Trainee

Boise Cascade•Boise, ID

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The International Sales Trainee will learn the organization’s policies, products, and/or services in preparation for sales responsibilities with the goal of developing an international sales career in the building materials industry. International Sales Trainees acquire knowledge of international trade, division, and industry practices through on-the-job training, including but not limited to: assisting the international sales team with customer inquiries and order processing, identifying and researching potential overseas customers and markets, preparing sales quotations, anticipating and meeting customer needs. Filling customer orders, acquiring basic product knowledge, and developing knowledge of customer quality expectations. Contacting customers regarding market fluctuations and trends. Interacting, building, and maintaining strong relationships with both domestic and international customers and suppliers. Communicating with international customers, monitoring international market trends and competitor activities, maintain customer records. Assigned product management, selection of product vendors, purchasing, pricing, and promoting assigned products. Learning international trade regulations, export procedures, and Incoterms. Assisting in achieving sales targets and business growth objectives. Complete special projects as needed. Safety Awareness: Demonstrate strong commitment to integrity, respect, safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

College Degree or equivalent work experience in related job function
Spanish proficiency, both verbal and written

Nice To Haves

Effective communication skills, and ability to work well with team members
Knowledge of international trade and export processes
Negotiation and customer service skills
Ability to work in a multicultural environment
Experience in the building materials industry a plus

Responsibilities

Assisting the international sales team with customer inquiries and order processing
Identifying and researching potential overseas customers and markets
Preparing sales quotations
Anticipating and meeting customer needs
Filling customer orders
Acquiring basic product knowledge
Developing knowledge of customer quality expectations
Contacting customers regarding market fluctuations and trends
Interacting, building, and maintaining strong relationships with both domestic and international customers and suppliers
Communicating with international customers
Monitoring international market trends and competitor activities
Maintain customer records
Assigned product management, selection of product vendors, purchasing, pricing, and promoting assigned products
Learning international trade regulations, export procedures, and Incoterms
Assisting in achieving sales targets and business growth objectives
Complete special projects as needed
Demonstrate strong commitment to integrity, respect, safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned