Sales Trainee (Earle M. Jorgensen, 1st Shift

Sales Trainee (Earle M. Jorgensen, 1st Shift)

The Inside Sales Trainee position is designed to provide individuals with the training and experience needed to develop into a successful Inside Sales Representative. This full-time role includes structured, hands-on training and day-to-day involvement in sales activities. The trainee will learn to manage customer accounts, process quotes and orders, provide product support, and build a solid foundation in sales practices within the metals industry.

Upon successful completion of the training period, the trainee may transition into an Inside Sales Representative role.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with affordable employee contribution rates.
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 4%.
• Life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including counseling, legal, and financial support.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and 9 paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Wellness incentives and access to Live Health Online.
• Employee discount program with over 30,000 deals.
• Community engagement and volunteer opportunities.

Eligible Inside Sales Representatives participate in a quarterly Sales Incentive Program designed to reward performance in alignment with company goals. Incentives are based on individual gross profit billed, as well as a pooled bonus distributed based on team performance and sales management-defined programs.

In addition to the base pay, this position offers a guaranteed incentive of $1,500 during the first quarter of employment, prorated as applicable, and $1,000 during the second quarter of employment. After this time period, incentive earnings are performance based annually.

Sedentary Work
- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Essential Job Duties

• Participate in a structured training program to learn inside sales systems, processes, and customer service practices.
• Shadow experienced Inside Sales Representatives to learn how to manage customer accounts, address inquiries, and provide solutions.
• Assist with processing customer quotes and orders, ensuring accuracy and timely communication.
• Support order entry, pricing reviews, product availability checks, and certification coordination.
• Learn to resolve customer complaints and discrepancies in collaboration with senior team members.
• Attend department meetings and training sessions to develop knowledge of company products, services, and industry standards.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to sales activities.
• Contribute to team goals by supporting sales outreach, order follow-up, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Adhere to all company safety protocols, procedures, and ethical standards.

Up to 10% travel may be required

Sedentary work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Environment:

- Office setting; controlled temperature environment

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of professional experience, preferably in a sales, service, or office environment.
• High School diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interest in developing a career in sales.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn sales systems.
• Effective time management, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with multiple priorities.
• Customer-focused with a professional demeanor and strong work ethic.

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $26.44/Hr.

- USD $26.44/Hr. depending on experience, qualifications, and location.

Reliance, Inc. IS A DRUG-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT EEO/DISABILITY/VETERAN