Millwork Sales Trainee

Boise Cascade • Sugar Land, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Boise Cascade has an exciting opening for a Millwork Sales Trainee! This role involves learning the organization’s policies, products, and services in preparation for sales responsibilities in Millwork. The trainee will acquire knowledge of division and industry practices through on-the-job training in sales departments. This includes initiating sales, taking orders, order entry and quotes, anticipating and meeting customer needs, learning about product components, vendor selection, purchasing, pricing, inventory monitoring, and promoting assigned products. The role also involves contacting customers regarding market fluctuations and trends, filling customer orders, acquiring basic product knowledge, and developing knowledge of customer quality expectations. The trainee will apply and understand mathematical calculations and concepts, complete special projects, and demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Requirements

• College Degree or equivalent work experience in related job function.

Nice To Haves

• May require professional certification.

Responsibilities

• Learn organization’s policies, products, and / or services in preparation for sales responsibilities in Millwork.
• Acquire knowledge of division and industry practices through on-the-job training in sales departments, including but not limited to: Initiating sales, taking orders, order entry and quotes, and anticipating and meeting customer needs; learn about product components, selection of product vendors, purchasing, pricing, monitoring inventory, and promoting assigned products; contacting customers regarding market fluctuations and trends; and filling customer orders, acquiring basic product knowledge, and developing knowledge of customer quality expectations.
• Apply and understand mathematical calculations and concepts involving fractions, decimals, percentages, etc.
• Complete special projects as needed.
• Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical + Prescription Drug
• Dental + Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare + Dependent Care)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (20 days per year)
• Paid Holidays (10 per year)
• Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)
• Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree