Service Wire Company, a premier supplier of industrial and utility wire and cable, is currently seeking a Sales Trainee in Houston, TX. If you are looking to join a great organization and a chance to become a part of our growing team, this may be the opportunity for you!
Position Summary:
Service Wire’s Sales Trainee Program launches recent graduates and early career professionals to successfully transition into rewarding sales-oriented careers with the opportunity and intent to advance within our organization. The ideal candidate will have a passion for problem solving, a growth-mindset and a desire for professional advancement.
Responsibilities
The selected individual will sell products by quoting, promoting, and accurately processing customer orders and should demonstrate product knowledge with a strong customer focus.
Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities:
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Learn product catalog, relevant specifications details and quality system
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Complete relevant safety, sales and marketing training as determined and assigned by management
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Analyze relevant sales data to aid sales team in servicing customers
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Manage special sales projects and present findings
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Negotiate prices and terms of sales agreements
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Prepare and submit sales contracts for orders
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Maintain complete and updated customer records through Salesforce
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Answer customers’ questions about products, prices and availability, or credit terms
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Quote prices, credit terms, or other bid specifications
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Contact new or existing customers to discuss how specific products or services can meet their needs.
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Emphasize product features based on analyses of customers’ needs and on technical knowledge of product capabilities and limitations
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Recognize and analyze industry trends and relevant developments
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Other duties as assigned
Knowledge/Skills/Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in business, Communications, Industrial Distribution or similar fields required
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Basic understanding of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
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Strong oral expression and comprehension – ability to communicate with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, agents and other external sources
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Adaptable to best practices for sales and business development processes.
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Customer Relationship Management (CRM) experience a plus
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Microsoft Office Suite experience
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Positive Attitude and willingness to learn
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On-Site; No remote work available)
Reports To:
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Senior Sales Manager
The perks of joining our Team
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Comprehensive Insurance Options - Competitive medical coverage with a variety of plan choices
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Progressive PTO & Paid Holidays - Tenure-based paid time off pluseight paid holidaysannually
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401(k) with Company Match + Profit Sharing - Matching 5% on 6% of employee contributions and annual profit‑sharing contributions
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Career Growth & Learning Support - Tuition reimbursement and employee assistance programs
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Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000 - annually to support your continued education and career growth
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Referral Bonus Program - Employee referral bonuses paid out over the new hire’s first year