Sales Trainee

Job Description

We are looking for a Sales Trainee to join our Mayer team located in Norcross, GA!

The Sales Trainee is responsible for completing the orientation program that covers all aspects of business sales within a comprehensive and progressive timeframe. This includes learning the company products and services, gaining familiarity with branch operations, building high quality relationships with new and existing customers, and learning how to generate profitable sales. Trainees will gain practical hands‑on experience and learn the company's mission, vision, culture, and values.

Upon successful completion of all workplace assignments, the trainee will be able to apply for a sales role within the company.

• Complete the Sales Trainee orientation program with emphasis in product knowledge, warehouse operations, customer service, sales, and marketing support.
• Gain knowledge of all aspects of the sales process including outside sales, inside sales, counter sales, project management, and more.
• Become proficient in answering customer inquiries regarding product needs and processing orders.
• Generate quotes and prices, give delivery specifications and payment terms, and offer substitute products where appropriate.
• Build and maintain customer relationships, provide excellent customer service, respond to information requests, and prioritize processing transactions to support sales.
• Complete operational documents and reports such as counter sales reports, shipping documents, tickets, price sheets, and catalogues.
• Use the computer tools and systems used in day‑to‑day operations.
• Work hands‑on in a rotation of various roles within a branch, warehouse, and project house to understand operations and logistics of the materials flow and sales.
• May travel on sales calls to shadow.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

• 1+ years of customer service, sales, or related experience.
• High School or GED - Required.

• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Basic analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Good communication skills with team, team leaders, and customers.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or questions from customers or members of the business community.

• Sit:
  Must remain in a stationary position – Occasionally (up to 20%).
• Walk:
  Must move inside/outside office – Occasionally (up to 20%).
• Use hands:
  Operates a computer and office machinery – Constantly (at least 51%).
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl:
  Must crouch to stock shelves, pick up boxes – Occasionally (up to 20%).
• Climb or balance:
  Must ascend/descend ladders, forklift, pallet jack – Occasionally (up to 20%).
• Talk, hear, taste, smell:
  Must use senses to communicate with co‑workers and clients and detect hazards – Frequently (21% to 50%).

• Up to 10 pounds – Constantly (at least 51%).
• Up to 25 pounds – Frequently (21% to 50%).
• Up to 50 pounds – Occasionally (up to 20%).

• Exposed to unpleasant physical environment (high noise, heat, cold) – Occasionally (up to 20%).
• Exposed to electrical hazards – Occasionally (up to 20%).
• Handles potentially dangerous equipment – Occasionally (up to 20%).
• Travels to offsite locations – Occasionally (up to 20%).

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Accounts
• Commuter Transit Benefits
• Additional optional insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance.
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training & Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within.

Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.