Sales Trainee

SALES TRAINEE Who we are: United Electric Supply Co. Inc. is a nationally recognized, 100% employee-owned company that is a major supplier of electrical products, and advanced services for the construction and industrial markets. They offer a full range of electrical products and services with concentrations in industrial automation, building automation, lighting, wire/cable/conduit, distribution and control, data communications, electro-mechanical and energy solutions. With over 300 employees, United is headquartered in New Castle, Delaware with locations throughout Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia.Position Summary:United Electric is looking for a motivated and hardworking individual to join our small but mighty sales team! The ideal candidate likes to have fun but also knows how to get stuff done. If the chance to be a top performer in a rapidly growing territory excites you, then you could be the next employee-owner to join United!This position rotates through Counter Sales and then to Inside Sales/Business Development on the way to becoming an Outside Sales Representative. Along the way, our Sales Trainees engage in training classes, webinars and on-the-job training designed to accelerate his or her understanding of why customers buy and how to make yourself valuable and profitable. We are an organization that recognizes talent and provides the opportunity for training and development for your career growth. Throughout this rotating position you will:Learn and effectively communicate United's value proposition to our customer base. Develop relationships with vendors and accounts to leverage for future sales calls.Meet or exceed sales budget by proactively seeking new business and participating in selling programs and promotions. Once outside, the salesperson:Calls on Construction, Industrial & Institutional customers.Drives the sales strategy in each account through the development of long-term relationships.Provides customer service and satisfaction through sales to purchasing agents/buyers, project managers, engineers, facilities maintenance workers and finance and accounting representatives.Adhere to all United Electric health, safety, and environmental policies. Act in a safe and positive manner always, ensure that those around you do not put themselves or others at risk. Your personal safety is your responsibility.Complete an accident/Incident report for any safety and/or health infractions that occur or witnessed.Qualifications:A high degree of interpersonal understanding.Experience in effective conflict resolution.Minimum High School Diploma; Associate degree preferred.Compensation and Benefits:We offer attractive compensation and benefits which include: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Disability Insurance and Life Insurance 401(K) and Stock Ownership Paid Vacation and holidaysEducational Benefits Wellness ProgramsWork/Life Balance We are an equal employment opportunity employer.

Created: 2024-11-09