Sales Trainee

Job 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 but not limited to: medical, dental, vision and life insurance, disability benefits, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, as well as a bonus plan and opportunity for employee stock ownership.