Posted 6 days ago

Sales Trainee

PlattsburghOn-siteFull-time

AI Summary

Sales Trainee at Buckeye Corrugated participates in a 12–18 month training program to prepare for an Account Executive or Customer Service Representative role in the corrugated packaging industry.

About this role

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.

Duties and Responsbilities

Tasks related to this position may vary and are not limited to those listed below:

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 or Customer Service Representative

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 manager

Participate in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas

Exhibit professional behavior at all times and treating others with respect

Full-time role in an office setting

Desired Skills and Behavioral Strengths:

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

Bachelor’s degree preferred. Required for Account Executive position.

Two years outside selling or related experience – preferred, but not required

Experience in the corrugated box industry – preferred, but not required

Valid driver’s license, safe driving record and reliable transportation

Skills

Accounts PayableExcelMicrosoft OfficeOperating InstructionsOutlookPercentagesPowerPointProportionsSales ReportsTraining And Procedure ManualsVolume CalculationsWord