Tyler Union - Sales Trainee (West Region)

Tyler Union•Riverside, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Tyler Union, a leading manufacturer of ductile iron waterworks fittings and accessories, is seeking a Sales Trainee for the west region. The trainee will undergo comprehensive training at the foundry in Anniston, AL, covering foundry operations, manufacturing, quality control, shipping, inside sales, and customer service. The role requires proactive demonstration and promotion of The McWane Way principles, values, and behaviors, including Safety, Leadership, Accountability, Excellence, Trust, Teamwork, Communication, and Environment. This is a salaried position with an excellent benefits package. Upon successful completion of training, the trainee will be relocated to an open territory and must be willing to relocate when a territory position becomes available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Ability to work within a team atmosphere.
Strong and effective oral, written, and presentation skills.
Familiarity with basic PC operation and software; knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred; ERP system experience a plus.
Waterworks industry knowledge and experience a strong plus.
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong desire to succeed in sales.
Ability to learn and apply sales techniques.
Good organizational and administrative skills.
Customer-focused mindset.
Ability to work well in a team and independently.
Must be willing to relocate when a territory position becomes available.
Must submit to a drug screen, physical, and background check.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred
ERP system experience a plus
Waterworks industry knowledge and experience a strong plus

Responsibilities

Follow all processes and procedures associated with the Tyler Union Safety Management Program and advise management of any deviations.
Travel through a territory to develop relationships with distribution customers, municipalities, engineers, water companies, and attend industry trade shows.
Conduct product presentations.
Enter customer data and other sales data into the database.
Identify and resolve customer issues involving products, deliveries, and/or service.
Work in a team atmosphere to develop a strong company image through personal and business development, industry ads, and other media.
Learn sales administration by rotating through multiple sales office functions.
Observe the sales process by assisting sales representatives in acquiring new business.
Practice and test sales strategies by calling existing and new clients, maintaining and developing relationships with clients.
Assist customers by providing information such as product or service quotes.
Provide additional administrative support to sales representatives.
Make rapid and accurate calculations.
Record sales and send copies to the sales team.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational training.
Assist and support sales managers in executing effective sales strategies.
Participate in marketing and sales activities and events.
Learn about company products or services and promote them to customers.
Identify potential customers and generate leads.
Assist in the preparation and distribution of sales materials.
Perform administrative tasks such as updating customer records, processing orders, and tracking sales data.
Respond to customer inquiries and provide excellent customer service.
Gather customer feedback and communicate it to the sales team and management.
Participate in sales meetings and training sessions.
Work towards meeting and surpassing sales targets set by the organization.