Now Hiring - Retail Sales Sales Representative Trainee in San Francisco, CA

Great Benefits! Great Team! Great Company!

Interested in receiving exceptional benefits? Want to work with a dynamic Sales Team? Then Orgill Inc. is the company for you!

Ask anyone at Orgill, Inc. what separates us from the competition, and chances are the answer will involve the sales force. We have over 300 sales representatives who offer high levels of hands-on service. The job of our sales force is to help our customers compete effectively against the big box retailers; they are really focused on effective retailing. If you are customer-focused, ambitious, and looking to be in one of the top sales jobs in the country, look no further than Orgill. As an Orgill Sales Representative, you will have the opportunity to grow and excel to your fullest potential. Challenging, full of variety, and very customer-oriented; our sales reps jobs come with a variety of benefits.

• Training

Orgill Sales reps have the best sales jobs around because they have on-going training that makes them more powerful in their positions. Whether they're taking over day-to-day category management or walking a customer through a major growth project, our sales force has been educated and informed through a training program called Orgill Corporate University. Our industry, products, and marketing programs change constantly and we keep our employees up to date!

• Support & Recognition

Our Orgill sales reps are never alone or working in a vacuum without guidance. Orgill provides the resources and infrastructure to support our sales force and help them succeed. Teamwork and mentorship are integral to our programs so no one is ever completely without a touchstone. And as our sales reps continue to grow and succeed, Orgill has recognition programs in place to ensure everyone gets their well-earned credit.

• Independence & Flexibility

Most of our sales reps enjoy the benefits of working from their own home. No rush hour commutes or cubicles! This also means that our sales reps set their own schedules while always ensuring the needs of their customers are met.

Position Summary:

As a growing company, we are always looking for new team members to help us continue in our success. Orgill, Inc. is currently seeking a Field Sales Trainee. The job objective is to prepare the employee for a regular sales territory assignment. Training will be a combination of formal, on-the-job, and special assignments. The Trainee will focus on selling skills, retail sales, time and territory management, product knowledge, merchandising, Orgill programs, competitors’ programs, basic business principles, computer skills and access to resources, and Orgill’s unique approach to the market.

• Complete internal formal training modules
• Participate in sales meetings and customer markets
• Participate in projects conducted at customer retail stores
• Work in customer stores, at an Orgill distribution center, and the Customer Service Department
• Travel with Sales Representatives, Sales Managers and Truck Drivers to observe and assist as assigned
• Work selected sales territories in the absence of a regularly assigned Sales Representative
• Must have a working knowledge of email, internet, and Microsoft Office computer applications.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Must be willing to travel 4 – 5 days per week on an on-going basis.
• Must be willing to relocate at Company expense when assigned a territory.
• Prefer candidate with Associate or Bachelor Degree.
• Prefer candidate with at least two years of related business or sales experience in our industry (retail or wholesale hardware, lumber, building materials, farm supply).

Employee Benefits:

Orgill, Inc. offers a competitive benefits package that offers valuable benefit options at reasonable costs and provides affordable coverage to our employees.

• 401(k) Plan
• Medical & Prescription
• Vision
• Dental
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Additional Life, Accident, and Cancer Coverage
• Vacation benefits
• 8 Paid Holidays

Company Overview:

Orgill, Inc., founded in 1847, is the nation's largest and fastest-growing independently-owned hardlines distribution company that is recognized as an industry leader for its development of innovative retail programs and services that are designed to fulfill a simple mission: Help Our Customers Be Successful. We exist to serve our customers and our mission is the foundation upon which all of our services, products and activities are built. Orgill employees strive for the highest quality and endeavor to do things right the first time, constantly working towards improving everything we do. Employees want our customers to know that they can depend on us every time they do business with Orgill. We need you to come aboard to help us continue the mission of "Helping our customers be successful."

We're always looking for positive, energetic, and upbeat people to join our team. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment Orgill is the place for YOU!

Job Type: Full-time

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road