Sales Trainee; Texas Showroom

Job Summary

The primary responsibilities of the Sales Trainee are to learn the organization’s products, services, and policies and to develop the needed knowledge and sales skills to become an effective sales representative. The trainee will present and sell the company’s products to new account prospects as well as to established accounts, either in the showroom, at the account’s location, or at sales functions such as trade shows and sales markets.

The role may be performed independently or with the assistance of a more experienced sales representative. The trainee will also be involved with the company’s event team, attending special events and supporting sales efforts as needed, and will attend all company sales meetings to stay current on all aspects of sales business.

• Present to and service new and established accounts whenever possible, either independently or with the assistance of a more seasoned sales representative.
• Attend special events when asked and support all sales efforts at the event in any way possible.
• Acquire a complete understanding of  (web‑based sales automation software), PowerBI, and all other sales reports.
• Enter customers’ stores and merchandising products, set‑up fixtures, and display all point‑of‑purchase (POS) material.
• Develop knowledge and skills of an effective sales representative by learning the organization’s products, services, and policies.
• Maintain knowledge of all current product lines.
• Be able to put together or “hang” the seasonal sample line.

• 2 years of related professional experience.
• Strong communication skills (oral, written, presentation).
• Strong organizational and process management skills.
• Energetic self‑starter who can resolve problems and make decisions.
• Leadership competencies.

• Foundational Leader
• Global Agility – Be open and adapt quickly when things change.
• Purposeful Integrity – Do the right thing, even when no one is watching.
• Strategic Foresight – Think ahead and plan for what’s coming.
• Customer‑Centric Innovation – Find better ways to serve our customers.
• Urgency for Impact – Act fast and get results that matter.
• Bold Accountability – Take ownership of your work and results.
• Empowered Collaboration – Work well with others to get things done.

• Comprehensive benefits package that supports physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing.
• Discounts on Kontoor apparel.
• Four weeks of Paid Parental Leave for eligible new parents.
• Flexible Fridays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Kontoor Brands is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of Kontoor Brands is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout Kontoor Brands around the world. Kontoor Brands is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled.

Kontoor Brands is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and treating our Kontoor Brands associates and applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.