Entry-Level Sales Trainee

divh2Contractor Sales Trainee/h2pAre you ready to build a rewarding and lifelong career? Do you thrive in a team environment that challenges you to be your best? Join 84 Lumber, a family-owned company founded on growth, stability, and the mindset that nothing is impossible. 84 Lumber is hiring immediately and has the perfect career opportunity for you!/ppManager Trainee position is an hourly position averaging $46,000-$48,000/Year with promotional opportunities./pp84 Lumber is the nations largest privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components and industry-leading services for residential and commercial construction. With over 320 facilities in 34 states and plans for even more locations, your opportunities for growth within the company are endless. If you invest in yourself, we will invest in you!/ppAt 84 Lumber, we promote nearly 100% from within, creating a unique environment where you can build your own career path. Over 96% of our store managers began as Manager Trainees, and on average, you can earn your first promotion within six months./ppWe offer all the benefits you expect from an industry leader, including:/pulliMonthly performance incentives (both store and personal-level bonus potential)/liliPaid Time Off (PTO), sick and personal days/liliMedical, dental and vision insurance/liliHoliday pay/liliFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care/liliAnnual profit sharing and 401(k) with employer match (based on company profits)/liliDiscounts on building materials and other retail partnerships/li/ulpIn 2024, 84 Lumber was proudly recognized as one of:/pulliAmericas Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek/liliTop Retailers by USA Today/liliLargest Private Companies by Forbes/liliFastest-Growing Companies by 5000/li/ulpThe Contractor Sales Trainee will sell products and services offered by 84 Lumber to current and new clientele. This position is responsible for creating positive customer relationships. The Contractor Sales Trainee is building a book of business to become a Contractor Sales Representative. Other duties may be assigned by Store Manager./ppResponsibilities:/pulliBuilds and maintains a network of sources from which to identify new sales leads./liliCommunicates with customers and leads to identify and understand their product or service needs; identifies and suggests products and services to meet those needs./liliDemonstrates the functions and utility of products or services to customers based on their needs./liliEnsures customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolves any issues that may arise post-sale./liliMaintains communication with existing and previous customers, alerting them of new products, services, and enhancements that may be of interest./liliMaintains detailed reports of sales activities including calls, orders, sales, lost business, and any customer or vendor relationship problems./li/ulpQualifications:/pulliCreate and continually grow book of business and acquire new customers./liliCreate material estimates/read blueprints./liliSource special order material./liliRespond to common inquiries or complaints from customers./liliExcellent interpersonal and customer service skills./liliExcellent organizational skills and attention to detail./liliStrong analytical and problem-solving skills./liliAbility to function in a high-paced and sometimes stressful environment./liliReading prints./liliCreating material estimates./liliSourcing special orders./li/ul/div