SLDP

ACME Tools • Beaverton, OR

27d • Onsite

About The Position

Acmes Sales and Leadership Development Program (SLDP) provides a solid foundation by fast-tracking candidates for advanced roles available within the Company. This program consists of three phases for a comprehensive overview of Acmes sales, operations and products. The SLDP training will occur in Portland, Oregon and surrounding area and will consist of: hands-on training, instructor led courses and job shadowing, and cross-training in all the traditional roles that will lead up to their placement as either a Branch Manager, Logistics Manager, Account Specialist or Territory Manager. After the successful completion of the program (up to 16 months) the graduate of SLDP will assume their new role assigned, from the previous list, and relocate to a different markets under that new role. Duties & Responsibilities: Learn (through classroom, presentations, shadowing and hands-on activities) the duties and responsibilities of receiving, picking, inside sales, outside sales, and counter sales and be able to perform those duties. Learn in an accelerated timeline by shadowing/participating in each essential job function, such as: picking, receiving, delivery driving, counter sales, rental/repairs & inside sales. Participate in vendor led training, Acme University courses and complete all transactions, pre-course work, coursework and necessary paperwork accurately and by the expected due date/time to satisfaction. Develop and maintain new and existing product and inventory knowledge by participating in all necessary training, including independent study of product features and benefits. Participate in sales and marketing events as facilitated by the Company. Travel across state lines to events & other branch locations as required to training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, college degree preferred, with some college-level business courses.
• One-year experience or more in a similar position or field is preferred.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills; decisive thinker.
• Flexible, adaptable, customer service-oriented personal style.
• Ability to learn and effectively operate Solar Eclipse (POS) System, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe operating systems.
• Ability to competently read, navigate and understand construction plans and specifications.
• Collaborative, able to work well with a wide range of people both within and outside the company.
• Focused on delivering the best possible results for the company by demonstrating goal-driven determination, resourcefulness, resiliency, tenacity, persuasiveness, adaptability and courage.
• Must have the physical abilities to perform essential warehouse tasks.
• May be required to move or traverse considerable distances in the facility during the course of a workday.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. to a height of 3-4 feet and load product into trucks.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
• Ability to ascend/descend a ladder to pull or put away product from shelving and racking.
• Ability to safely operate a dolly, pallet jack and/or forklift in loading and unloading supplies.
• Acme Construction Supply hires the highest quality individuals to serve our customers. Therefore, candidates will be required to pass a drug test and criminal background check. The screening will be conducted in compliance with our Drug-Free Workplace Policy which will be provided to all applicants.

Nice To Haves

• college degree preferred, with some college-level business courses.
• One-year experience or more in a similar position or field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn (through classroom, presentations, shadowing and hands-on activities) the duties and responsibilities of receiving, picking, inside sales, outside sales, and counter sales and be able to perform those duties.
• Learn in an accelerated timeline by shadowing/participating in each essential job function, such as: picking, receiving, delivery driving, counter sales, rental/repairs & inside sales.
• Participate in vendor led training, Acme University courses and complete all transactions, pre-course work, coursework and necessary paperwork accurately and by the expected due date/time to satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain new and existing product and inventory knowledge by participating in all necessary training, including independent study of product features and benefits.
• Participate in sales and marketing events as facilitated by the Company.
• Travel across state lines to events & other branch locations as required to training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees