Summary Job title: Sales Trainee - Non Exempt Job ID: 202484250003 Department: St. Petersburg - RAY Location: FL-St. Petersburg Description Summary: + Provide competitive quotes for daily purchases, monthly buys and annual contracts. + Enjoy winning sales orders and growing market share, through negotiations and reaching team oriented sales and GP goals. + Develops sales opportunities with current customers and building rapport; providing technical information and explanations; preparing quotations. + Maintain a proactive approach to all accounts and their needs, through constant communication and prompt responses + Fills orders by transferring orders to fulfillment; communicating expected delivery date; explaining stock-outs. + Develops accounts by checking customer's buying history; suggesting related and new items; explaining technical features. + Updates job knowledge by studying new product descriptions; participating in educational opportunities. + Accomplishes department and organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. + Responsibilities also include counter sales, receiving, stocking, order fulfillment, and occasionally customer delivery + Below is a sample training program SAMPLE TRAINING SCHEDULE Warehouse Training 6 weeks (Safety and equipment operation; shipping/receiving; freight claims; paper processing; backorders; warehouse organization; product familiarity) Counter Sales 5 months Product knowledge; customer interface and sales ability Operations 10 weeks (Includes credit office, service center, and administration) Inside Sales 6-7 months Phone sales techniques; develop job requirements; joint calls with outside salesmen Purchasing 2 months Inventory control (stock level); write-downs Outside Sales 12 months (New and current account development with sales and GP goals) Reports to: Location or Division Manager Minimum Qualifications: + Must be at least 18 years of age + Bachelor’s Degree + Current, valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record + Authorization to work in the United States (without requiring work authorization sponsorship by CED now or in the future) Preferred Qualifications: + Strong negotiation skills + Strong attention to detail and time management + Ability to solve complex problems + The ideal candidate possesses outstanding communication skills, the desire for a career that makes a difference in the world, and thrives in a fast paced, multi-faceted industry Working Conditions: Conditions vary based on the trainee’s current segment of the training and will include warehouse, office and external environments. During some segments, activities will include lifting, sorting, standing, possible extreme heat/cold conditions. Office segments may include sitting for extended periods. Various segments will include some travel – both by car and by air. Supervisory Responsibilities: No Essential Job Functions: + Learning all aspects of the CED business + Attending classes online as well as in-person at various locations + On the job training and mentoring + Establish, develop, and maintain relationships and rapport with solar customers + Goal planning with Division and Training Managers CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran Other Compensation: The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position: + Profit Sharing Benefits: Benefits available for this position are: + Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care for full-time positions + Disability Insurance + Life Insurance + 401(k) + Paid Sick Leave + Paid Holidays + Paid Vacation