What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales and Account Management Trainee position at NFI?
Overview
This program combines individualized functional/tactical training with a strong focus on developing true leaders capable of succeeding in today's competitive environment. Participants will observe experienced professionals to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures and standards required for performance of departmental duties. You will also be assigned a mentor from the SAM (Sales & Account Management) Team.
You will learn to effectively communicate, influence and interact with all types of customers as well as a wide range of colleagues throughout NFI.
Responsibilities
The program consists of facilitated on-site and classroom learning designed to introduce participants to key business functions and NFI’s suite of services including:
Qualifications
Employees are also eligible for a robust benefit program , which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave, among other benefit plan options
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
Profit Center
PC-7030 (US)
This program combines individualized functional/tactical training with a strong focus on developing true leaders capable of succeeding in today's competitive environment. Participants will observe experienced professionals to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures and standards required for performance of departmental duties. You will also be assigned a mentor from the SAM (Sales & Account Management) Team.
You will learn to effectively communicate, influence and interact with all types of customers as well as a wide range of colleagues throughout NFI.
Responsibilities
The program consists of facilitated on-site and classroom learning designed to introduce participants to key business functions and NFI’s suite of services including:
- Distribution: warehouse operations, safety standards, 5S and Lean processes
- Transportation: fleet operations, driver relations, NFI truckload and cross border training, industry laws and policies
- Integrated Logistics: brokerage/intermodal/global/Transportation Management
- Port Services: drayage & transloading; network overview and service offerings
- Key Account Management: job function and best practices
- Solutions Design: engineering, facility layout, labor standards
Qualifications
- We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and loads of initiative
- Recently completed Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Operations, Marketing or related field
- Extra-curricular activities that illustrate team building and competitiveness
- Previous employment or internship experience in a related field preferred
- Constantly looking for ways to develop and expand your business network
- Must be flexible for extensive travel and possible relocation upon completion of the program
- Ability to make independent decisions; work well in a team environment, customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and a positive attitude required
- Strong problem solving, negotiation skills and the ability to think outside the box
- Ability to remain flexible and responsive when faced with multiple urgent requests
- Must be goal oriented, results driven and assertive
- Committed to understanding and complying with departmental policies, processes and best practices
Employees are also eligible for a robust benefit program , which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave, among other benefit plan options
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
Profit Center
PC-7030 (US)
Salary : $19 - $25
