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.
### Compensation:
$52,000-$60,000 per year, quarterly bonuses
### 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.
