Sales Trainee

Job Description

Job Description

Service Wire Company, a premier supplier of industrial and utility wire and cable, is currently seeking a Sales Trainee in Houston, TX. If you are looking to join a great organization and a chance to become a part of our growing team, this may be the opportunity for you!

Position Summary :

Service Wire’s Sales Trainee Program launches recent graduates and early career professionals to successfully transition into rewarding sales-oriented careers with the opportunity and intent to advance within our organization.  The ideal candidate will have a passion for problem solving, a growth-mindset and a desire for professional advancement.

The selected individual will sell products by quoting, promoting, and accurately processing customer orders and should demonstrate product knowledge with a strong customer focus.

Tasks / Duties / Responsibilities :

• Learn product catalog, relevant specifications details and quality system
• Complete relevant safety, sales and marketing training as determined and assigned by management
• Analyze relevant sales data to aid sales team in servicing customers
• Manage special sales projects and present findings
• Negotiate prices and terms of sales agreements
• Prepare and submit sales contracts for orders
• Maintain complete and updated customer records through Salesforce
• Answer customers' questions about products, prices and availability, or credit terms
• Quote prices, credit terms, or other bid specifications
• Contact new or existing customers to discuss how specific products or services can meet their needs.
• Emphasize product features based on analyses of customers' needs and on technical knowledge of product capabilities and limitations
• Recognize and analyze industry trends and relevant developments
• Other duties as assigned

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