Sales Trainee*

This job operates primarily in an office environment and includes warehouse work and conditions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to:

stand; walk; sit;

use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls;

reach with hands and arms;

climb stairs;

talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift or move products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.

6 weeks - Warehouse Training - Learn the process flow of the business, Safety and equipment operation; shipping/receiving; freight claims; paper processing; backorders; warehouse organization; product familiarity

5 Months - Counter Sales - Product knowledge; customer interface and sales ability

10 Weeks - Operations - Includes purchasing, Inventory management, Pricing, Accounts Payable/ Receivable, and internal checks and balances.

6 Months - Inside Sales - Writing quotes and order management, Vendor relationships and negotiations, creating and maintaining target funnel, building new relationships, engaging shared team resources

12 Months - Outside Sales - Take ownership of assigned accounts and develop specific plans for engagement and growth. Understand client challenges and deploy resources as necessary.

Provide outstanding customer service to all current and potential customers.

Write orders with accuracy and in accordance to all sales policies and procedures

Maintain current customer base

Participate in monthly sales initiatives and always seek to grow business in the best interest of Rensenhouse and our Clients

Communicate and cooperate with Account Managers and other CED employees like the Solutions Consultants and AIMM Services groups for all pertinent activities

Communicate process improvement ideas

Provide timely follow-up on all customer orders, quotes, and materials

Maintain up-to-date awareness with new and existing products and services

Utilize CRM software as a hub of knowledge for Client information and projects that need to be followed up on

Stay curious and strive to be the easiest partner for our clients to work with.

NOTE: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties or responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned at any time; with or without notice.