CED’s competitive Sales Training Program provides the tools and training for learning the ins and outs of one of the nation’s fastest growing industries. In this approximate 24-month rotational position, you will be exposed to various roles in each facet of the company, gaining experience in all aspects of the business. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, exemplifies stellar time management and communication skills, and is excited to be empowered and involved in business goals and initiatives.
In this position, you will:
- Learn all aspects of the CED business
- Attend classes online as well as in-person at various locations
- Participate in on- the-job training and mentoring
- Establish, develop, and maintain relationships and rapport with solar customers
- Contribute to goal-planning with Division and Training Managers
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Current, valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
- Authorization to work in the United States (without requiring work authorization sponsorship by CED now or in the future)
SAMPLE TRAINING SCHEDULE
- Warehouse Training 6 weeks
- Safety and equipment operation; shipping/receiving; freight claims; paper processing; backorders; warehouse organization; product familiarity
- Counter Sales 5 months
- Product knowledge; customer interface and sales ability
- Operations 10 weeks
- Includes credit office, service center, and administration
- Inside Sales 6-7 months
- Phone sales techniques; develop job requirements; joint calls with outside salesmen
- Purchasing 2 months
- Inventory control (stock level); write-downs
- Outside Sales 12 months
- New and current account development with sales and GP goals
Enjoy winning sales orders and growing market share, through negotiations and reaching team oriented sales and GP goals.
- Develop sales opportunities with current customers and build rapport; providing technical information and explanations; preparing quotations.
- Develop accounts by checking customer's buying history; suggesting related and new items; explaining technical features.
- Maintain a proactive approach to all accounts and their needs through constant communication and prompt responses
- Provide competitive quotes for daily purchases, monthly buys and annual contracts.
- Fill orders by transferring orders to fulfillment; communicating expected delivery date; explaining stock-outs.
- Update job knowledge by studying new product descriptions and participating in educational opportunities.
- Accomplish department and organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
- Responsibilities also include counter sales, receiving, stocking, order fulfillment, and occasionally customer delivery.
Pay: $50,513.97 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
