- Location
- Sioux Falls, SD
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Sales
- Seniority
- Entry
- Source
- Lever
Description
Position Purpose:
BCI is looking for talented, passionate associates to join our Sales Trainee program. The Sales Trainee will be enrolled in our 12-18 month sales training program to prepare and equip the associate with the knowledge and skills in learning the corrugated packaging industry to become a part of our successful Account Executive team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Tasks related to this position may vary and are not limited to those listed below:
· Follow established safety rules, policies and procedures at all times
· Participate in a 12-18 month sales training program to prepare for a long-term position with BCI as an Account Executive
· Meet or exceed the operating standards in the areas of sales and customer service. Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the Account Executive
· Achieve in meeting or exceeding the developed professional goals set to and agreed upon between yourself and the Sales Manager
· Participate in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas
· Review of the training program goals with the Sales Manager on a weekly basis to ensure the Sales Trainee is acquiring the skills necessary in becoming a successful Account Executive
· Exhibit professional behavior at all times and treating others with respect
· Full-time role in an office setting
Desired Skills and Behavioral Strengths:
· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
· Strong communication, interpersonal, listening and verbal and written communication skills
· Highly motivated and results-orientated individual who can work well both independently and within a team environment
· Ability to read and interpret documents such as sales reports, operating instructions and training and procedure manuals
· Ability to write reports and correspondence
· Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, costs, proportions, percentages and volume
· Strong attention to detail
Desired Qualifications and Experience:
· Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in sales/marketing
· Two years outside selling or related experience – preferred, but not required
· Experience in the corrugated box industry – preferred, but not required
· Valid driver's license, safe driving record and reliable transportation
About BCI:
Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held, employee-owned company with twelve (12) corrugated manufacturing facilities, providing an extensive range of corrugated packaging products. Located in ten states, our services and capabilities include custom-designed corrugated packaging, point-of-purchase displays, point-of-sale packaging along with fulfillment and logistics. Simply stated, we do not just make boxes. We build the means to shape impressions and influence perceptions.
BCI provides competitive pay and a robust benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability benefits, 401(k), paid time off and holidays.
Skills
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