Now Hiring - H.E. Williams, Inc. - Outside Sales Training Program in Carthage, MO

Full description of the position

Position Summary

The outside sales trainee will learn the Williams business and become familiar with the commercial lighting industry through intensive cross-functional sales training. The trainee will work in each of the customer service, quotations, technical services groups, learn the product line, and spend time with outside sales managers before taking on rep account ownership.

Position Responsibilities

• Enter purchase orders, replacements, and credit memos
• Resolve customer issues with a positive and friendly approach
• Generate quotations as requested by outside sales rep
• Follow Up on outstanding quotes prior to expiration
• Relay market pricing feedback to sales management
• Assist in rep training sessions of sales tools
• Attend industry tradeshows, agency showcases, etc., as required
• Become extremely knowledgeable with the competitive landscape
• Give product demos and sales presentations to visitors, admin, and outside sales
• Cohost factory visits during key customer visits
• Utilize company CRM software to log sales activity and manage follow-up
• This position is deemed safety-sensitive

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Work Experience in Sales & Marketing
• Travel as needed

Desirable Qualifications

• Sound Judgment with analytical & presentation skills
• Excellent organizational, verbal & written communication skills

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Accomodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job responsibility required by his or her supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Travel requirement:

• Travel

Work Location: In person