Sales Trainee
Company: Sonepar USA
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: October 23, 2024
Job Description:
At Springfield Electric, we take great pride in our associates'
passion, knowledge and experience. As a company with local roots
and global reach, we thrive on the diversity of our associates and
the different ways each of us contributes to our success. Whether
you're just starting your career or have built up your expertise
over the years, we trust our people's skills and give them the
tools they need to reach their full potential. Since 1929,
Springfield Electric has focused on providing value to each
customer throughout the electrical supply chain. The company has
strategically expanded to include distribution centers throughout
the Midwest, including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Missouri, to
better serve all customers locally and internationally. Today,
Springfield Electric strives to continue the legacy of delivering
exceptional customer service and value to the markets we serve. As
a part of Sonepar, a worldwide leader in electrical distribution,
we have a global reach that allows us to offer excellent benefits
and develop innovative solutions, while maintaining our strong
local roots and close-knit culture. The Sonepar Training for
Emerging Professionals Program (STEP) is a 12-month dynamic,
intensive rotational program designed to educate, train, and
develop skills in emerging professionals and help establish your
career. You will get hands on experience in every aspect of our
business through on-the-job, e-learning, subject matter expert
training, and residency trips. This rotational program includes
exposure to site and corporate operations, sales strategies,
processes, procurement, project management, E-Commerce, and the
Sonepar USA and our operating companies' business philosophy. At
the conclusion of this dynamic program, you will have the
opportunity to present to our Executive Leadership team on key
strategic organizational initiatives. Do you want to work for a
global leader? Are you a driven self-starter? Is being part of a
company culture that values performance, people, customers and
sustainability important to you? Our program provides you the
ability to grow your career within our organization, participate in
special assignments, and gain business acumen through mentor
programs. Must be willing to relocate to a branch location in
Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Iowa, Ohio, or Kentucky upon
completion of the program. Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Meet the established sales objectives for respective Branch
location, including following sales leads, engaging customers,
demonstrating product knowledge, and processing and fulfilling
orders.
- Engage in tactical learning of warehouse operations and
logistics.
- Analyze sales data against general market conditions in order
to identify sales opportunities and assess the strengths and
weaknesses of the competition.
- Train and demonstrate the usage of Company products for
customers based on identified customer needs, product quality and
features, and in fulfillment of the Company commitment to
service.
- Build relationships with key vendors in assigned markets to
promote vendor products and develop marketing strategies.
- Acquire and demonstrate knowledge of Company pricing,
purchasing, and finance programs for representation to customers
and senior Company leadership.
- Maintain open lines of communication with customers and Company
technical support to ensure the attainment of sales
objectives.
- Manage various projects by developing an in-depth understanding
of customer business needs and leveraging internal and external
partnerships to deliver products and services.
- Research key strategic organizational initiatives and prepare
presentations for the Company Executive Leadership team. Minimum
Qualifications
- A four year college degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Business
Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Sales,
Marketing, or a related degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business
periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures,
blueprints, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to
questions from small groups of managers, clients, customers, and
the general public.
- Ability to perform math functions representative of the job
such as; addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all
units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals
and metric scales; computing rate, ratio, and percentages and to
draw and interpret bar graphs; calculating figures and amounts such
as discounts, interest, commissions, and proportions.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in
written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Why work for Springfield
Electric?At Springfield Electric, we take great pride in being
Powered by Difference. As a company with local roots and global
reach, we thrive on the diversity of our associates and the
different ways each of us contributes to our success. Whether
you're just starting your career or have built up your expertise
over the years, we can provide opportunities to expand your
industry experience and help take our business to another level.
401K Plan, Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision),
Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Personal, Paid Holidays, Flexible
Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance
Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Long-term and
Short-term Disability, Life Insurance and a Definitive Career Path.
About Springfield ElectricSince 1929, Springfield Electric has
focused on providing value to each customer throughout the
electrical supply chain. The company has strategically expanded to
include distribution centers throughout the Midwest, including
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Missouri, to better serve all
customers locally and internationally. Today, Springfield Electric
strives to continue the legacy of delivering exceptional customer
service and value to the markets we serve. As a part of Sonepar, a
worldwide leader in electrical distribution, we have a global reach
that allows us to offer excellent benefits and develop innovative
solutions, while maintaining our strong local roots and close-knit
culture. Stay up to date with Springfield Electric, follow us on
and . Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Sonepar is an Equal
Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity
in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to their race, color,
creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry,
sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability,
marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic
information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender
identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection
status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable
discharge from military service, and other categories protected by
federal, state or local law. Sonepar and our family of brands are
committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In
keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that
people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.
Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully
participate in the job application or interview process, to perform
the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all
other benefits and privileges of employment, please call
843-745-2420 or email . EEO is the Law Applicants and employees are
protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, .
Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision Sonepar follows
Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency
Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more, .
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