Sales Trainee

Pratt Industries•Oklahoma City, OK

4d•$45,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Sales Trainee, you will begin your career by learning our business from the inside out. Before representing our company in the field, you will complete structured cross-functional training in Customer Service, production, quality, safety, and shipping operations. This program is designed to build technical knowledge, operational understanding, and customer insight that will prepare you for a future Account Manager or Sales Representative role within our corrugated packaging business. Pay Range: $45,000-$60,000/year, depending on experience. This is a salaried, non-exempt position during the training program and is eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

You are motivated to build a long-term career in sales and understand that strong sales professionals must first master the product and the process.
You are analytical, organized, and comfortable learning in both office and manufacturing environments. You communicate clearly, ask thoughtful questions, and take initiative.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Nice To Haves

Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related fields preferred.
Prior manufacturing or corrugated experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Complete structured training in Customer Service, including order entry, quoting support, and customer communication.
Develop product knowledge including box styles, board grades, testing requirements, and manufacturing processes.
Train alongside production teams to understand quality standards, waste reduction, and safety expectations.
Gain exposure to shipping coordination and inventory management to understand how orders move from plant to customer.
Participate in problem-solving discussions related to service, quality, and scheduling.
Learn internal quoting systems, ERP tools, and reporting processes.
Transition into sales shadowing and account support activities after foundational milestones are achieved.
Work toward defined development benchmarks that prepare you for an outside sales role.