Outside Sales Trainee

Committed to our workforce, H.E. Williams, Inc. offers an excellent benefit package for all full-time employees including:

• Team Incentive Program
• Health insurance – $10/week individual, $20/week family
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance at no cost
• 401(k) match up to 4%
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays

Position Summary

The outside sales trainee will learn the Williams business and become familiar with the commercial lighting industry through intensive cross-functional sales training. The trainee will work in each of the customer service, quotations, technical services groups, learn the product line, and spend time with outside sales managers before taking on rep account ownership.

Position Responsibilities

• Enter purchase orders, replacements, and credit memos
• Resolve customer issues with a positive and friendly approach
• Generate quotations as requested by outside sales rep
• Follow Up on outstanding quotes prior to expiration
• Relay market pricing feedback to sales management
• Assist in rep training sessions of sales tools
• Attend industry tradeshows, agency showcases, etc., as required
• Become extremely knowledgeable with the competitive landscape
• Give product demos and sales presentations to visitors, admin, and outside sales
• Cohost factory visits during key customer visits
• Utilize company CRM software to log sales activity and manage follow-up

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Work Experience in Sales & Marketing
• Travel as needed
• This position is deemed safety-sensitive

Desirable Qualifications

• Sound Judgment with analytical & presentation skills
• Excellent organizational, verbal & written communication skills

Health & Safety Factors

• Positions that require performance of some assigned and required out of office job duties are designated as safety sensitive.
• Job duties are primarily sedentary in nature, but may require physical ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods of time in a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be capable of performing to the criteria presented in the position’s Job Analysis, including requirements for lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying materials that vary in weight. Some tasks may require assistance of other persons and/or mechanical devices.
• Must comply with all policies, regulations, and standard operating procedures, including proper use and care of Personal Protective Equipment, maintaining the work area and equipment, and demonstrating a proactive mindset for identifying and addressing safety concerns to ensure a safe working environment.
• H.E. Williams, Inc. maintains a Drug and Alcohol Free workplace.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job responsibility required by his or her supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $10 - $20