Sales Trainee

Lonestar Electric Supply Partners•Amarillo, TX

About The Position

Lonestar Electric Supply and its subsidiaries are seeking a Sales Trainee to support the sales team and sales efforts. The trainee will learn about electrical supply distribution, industry partners, construction needs related to electrical installation and equipment, and common sales practices. The ideal candidate is energetic and enthusiastic, eager to learn and grow, and committed to providing superior customer service. They should be comfortable making and receiving calls, working with channel partners, generating interest, qualifying prospects, and closing sales. The role includes shadowing associates across the organization to learn how they perform their duties and interact with partners and customers at every level of the business. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor. The job description is a general outline of expected day-to-day duties and may not cover all responsibilities assigned by management.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong phone presence.
Proficiency with corporate productivity and business technology.
Experience working with popular CRM systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong listening and presentation skills.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. infrequently.
Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
Ability to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

Nice To Haves

Proven sales experience or industry knowledge.

Responsibilities

Recognize lucrative sales opportunities within the industry.
Use designed talk tracks to call outbound leads and follow up with prospects.
Understand customer needs and requirements and make recommendations based on opportunities.
Shadow associates throughout the organization to learn job duties and interactions with partners and customers.
Learn best practices for closing sales and achieving monthly quotas.
Research accounts, identify key players, and generate interest.
Maintain and expand an assigned database of prospects.
Learn to build and monitor a sales pipeline and close deals.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.