Sales Trainee

Boise Cascade•Salt Lake City, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Boise Cascade has an exciting opening for a Sales Trainee! The Sales Trainee will learn the organization’s policies, products, and/or services in preparation for sales responsibilities with the goal of developing a sales career in the building materials industry. Sales Trainees acquire knowledge of division and industry practices through on-the-job training in location sales departments, including but not limited to: Initiating sales, taking orders, anticipating and meeting customer needs. Assigned product management, selection of product vendors, purchasing, pricing, monitoring inventory, and promoting assigned products. Contacting customers regarding market fluctuations and trends. Filling customer orders, acquiring basic product knowledge, and developing knowledge of customer quality expectations. Complete special projects as needed. Safety Awareness: Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

College Degree or equivalent work experience in related job function.

Nice To Haves

Effective communication skills, and ability to work well with team members.
Experience in the building materials industry a plus.

Responsibilities

Initiating sales, taking orders, anticipating and meeting customer needs.
Assigned product management, selection of product vendors, purchasing, pricing, monitoring inventory, and promoting assigned products.
Contacting customers regarding market fluctuations and trends.
Filling customer orders, acquiring basic product knowledge, and developing knowledge of customer quality expectations.
Complete special projects as needed.
Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.