Sales Trainee

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. • Knoxville, TN

22h • Onsite

About The Position

BCI Knoxville is looking for talented, passionate associates to join our Sales Trainee program. The Sales Trainee will be enrolled in our 12-18 month sales training program to prepare and equip the associate with the knowledge and skills in learning the corrugated packaging industry to become a part of our successful Account Executive team.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong communication, interpersonal, listening, and verbal and written communication skills
• Highly motivated and results-orientated individual who can work well both independently and within a team environment
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as sales reports, operating instructions, and training and procedure manuals
• Ability to write reports and correspondence
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, costs, proportions, percentages, and volume
• Strong attention to detail
• Valid driver's license, safe driving record and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in sales/marketing
• Two years outside selling or related experience – preferred, but not required
• Experience in the corrugated box industry – preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Follow established safety rules, policies and procedures at all times
• Participate in a 12-18 month sales training program to prepare for a long-term position with BCI as an Account Executive
• Meet or exceed the operating standards in the areas of sales and customer service. Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the Account Executive
• Achieve in meeting or exceeding the developed professional goals set to and agreed upon between yourself and the Sales Manager
• Participate in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas
• Review of the training program goals with the Sales Manager on a weekly basis to ensure the Sales Trainee is acquiring the skills necessary in becoming a successful Account Executive
• Exhibit professional behavior at all times and treating others with respect
• Full-time role in an office setting

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision and life insurance
• disability benefits
• 401(k)
• paid time off
• holidays
• bonus plan
• opportunity for employee stock ownership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees