Sales Trainee - Packaging

UFP Industries•Grand Rapids, MI

21h•Remote

About The Position

Sales Trainee at UFP Industries - Launch Your Sales Career with Us! Are you ready to kickstart your career in sales with a company that values growth, mentorship, and innovation? Look no further than UFP Industries! Our sales roles are the backbone of our business, and we're dedicated to helping you build a successful, rewarding career in this dynamic field. At UFP Industries, we offer a "work hard, play hard" environment, where you'll be part of a fun, driven team that knows the value of strong customer relationships. If you're enthusiastic about working with customers, have an entrepreneurial mindset, and are ready to learn and grow, we want you on our team! About UFP Industries UFP Industries, Inc., was founded in Michigan in 1955 as a supplier of lumber to the manufactured housing industry. Today UFP Industries is a multibillion-dollar enterprise with subsidiaries around the globe that serve three markets: retail , packaging and construction .

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or Equivalent experience
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
Strong communication and customer service skills, with a passion for sales
Candidate will need to have the ability and willingness to move to and reside where the company has the greatest need, with every effort to place candidates in their geographic area of interest while keeping in mind the best location for growth/opportunity

Responsibilities

Learn about UFP products, policies, and procedures through immersive, on-the-job training.
Participate in essential sales and customer service tasks to build your practical skills.
Work closely with your mentor and team to assist in sales, customer support, and production activities.
Complete a comprehensive boot camp program to strengthen your industry knowledge.
Travel to other UFP facilities to learn best practices and broaden your experience.