Sales Trainee

Sales Trainee

CED's competitive Sales Training Program provides the tools and training for learning the ins and outs of one of the nation's fastest growing industries. In this approximate 24-month rotational position, you will be exposed to various roles in each facet of the company, gaining experience in all aspects of the business. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, exemplifies stellar time management and communication skills, and is excited to be empowered and involved in business goals and initiatives.

In this position, you will:

• Learn all aspects of the CED business
• Attend classes online as well as in-person at various locations
• Participate in on-the-job training and mentoring
• Establish, develop, and maintain relationships and rapport with solar customers
• Contribute to goal-planning with Division and Training Managers

Reports to:

Tim Miller

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Current, valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
• Authorization to work in the United States (without requiring work authorization sponsorship by CED now or in the future)

Preferred Qualifications:

Working Conditions:

• Conditions vary based on the trainee's current segment of the training and will include warehouse, office and external environments.
• During some segments, activities will include lifting, sorting, standing, possible extreme heat/cold conditions.
• Office segments may include sitting for extended periods.
• Various segments will include some travel – both by car and by air.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No

Essential Job Functions:

• Warehouse Training 6 weeks
• Safety and equipment operation; shipping/receiving; freight claims; paper processing; backorders; warehouse organization; product familiarity
• Counter Sales 5 months
• Product knowledge; customer interface and sales ability
• Operations 10 weeks
• Includes credit office, service center, and administration
• Inside Sales 6-7 months
• Phone sales techniques; develop job requirements; joint calls with outside salesmen
• Purchasing 2 months
• Inventory control (stock level); write-downs
• Outside Sales 12 months
• New and current account development with sales and GP goals

Compensation Range:
The compensation range for this position is $50000 to $60000 annually.

Other Compensation:

• Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care
• Long Term Disability Insurance after 25 months
• Life Insurance at 1X your annual salary
• 401(k) (18 or older)
• Paid Sick Leave - accrue 0.0347 hours per qualified hour worked, up to 72 hours annually, usable after 90 days
• Paid Holidays - 9 days each year
• Paid Vacation - accrue 0.03847 hours per qualified hour worked, up to 80 hours annually
• Paid Pregnancy & New Parent Leave
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Teledoc