Now Hiring - Graybar Electric Company, Inc. - Sales Trainee in Portland, ME

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Position Description: Sales Trainee II

Version Dated: July 2022

Grade: 9

Job #: [please apply online]3

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Branch, District

Purpose

• Learn electrical distribution business through a structured program of rotating assignments and accelerated training to prepare for a sales or customer service position.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of Company professional sales process.
• Develop an understanding of warehouse fundamentals including shipping, receiving, and inventory management and counter sales.
• Learn responsibilities of the customer service and sales positions.
• Develop product knowledge, and demonstrate training and presentation skills.
• Develop an understanding of quotations processes.
• Develop understanding of the importance of continued improvement process.

Requirements

• No experience required
• Four-year degree preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the distribution industry
• Knowledge of professional sales process

Skills

• Oral and written communication skills

Abilities

• Ability to work effectively with customers

Working Conditions

Office environment.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals occupying this position of employment. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skill required of all individuals assigned to this job title. Management reserves the right to modify all or part of this job description at its discretion in order to meet location requirements, staffing levels, and/or any other needs of the business. All of the essential functions of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or equivalent state law, may not have been described. All requests for reasonable accommodation(s) will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Why should you join Graybar?

At Graybar, our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe that employees with diverse perspectives bring the ideas and innovative thinking we need to solve our biggest challenges and compete in an ever-changing world. Consistent with our values, we welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences into our company because we believe it's the right thing to do and the right way to run our business.

We want each of our employees to know that they matter and to feel a sense of belonging, ownership and inclusion at Graybar. We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect, and we work to build a collaborative environment where our employees have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference, both as individuals and as part of the team.

That's what our employee ownership culture is all about: working as one team and moving forward together, while honoring the unique value each person brings to our company.

Apply now and find out what's next for you.

At Graybar, we are known for our comprehensive benefits and our employee stock ownership plan! As a full-time employee of Graybar, you will accrue THREE weeks of vacation during your first 12 months, and will have access to a wide variety of our benefits. Benefits include: Medical Insurance and Prescription Drug, Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Profit Sharing Plan, 401(k) Savings Plan, Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays, Employee Recognition Program

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

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