Sales Trainee

About BCI

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held, employee-owned company with twelve (12) corrugated manufacturing facilities, providing an extensive range of corrugated packaging products. Located in ten states, our services and capabilities include custom-designed corrugated packaging, point-of-purchase displays, point-of-sale packaging along with fulfillment and logistics.

About the Role

The Sales Trainee will be enrolled in our 12-18 month sales training program to prepare and equip the associate with the knowledge and skills in learning the corrugated packaging industry to become a part of our successful Account Executive team.

• Compensation: $52,000-$60,000 per year, quarterly bonuses.
• Full-time role in an office setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow established safety rules, policies and procedures at all times.
• Participate in a 12-18 month sales training program to prepare for a long-term position with BCI as an Account Executive.
• Meet or exceed operating standards in sales and customer service (standards set annually and communicated to the Account Executive).
• Achieve in meeting or exceeding developed professional goals set and agreed upon with the Sales Manager.
• Participate in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.
• Review training program goals with the Sales Manager on a weekly basis to ensure acquisition of necessary skills for a successful Account Executive.
• Exhibit professional behavior at all times and treat others with respect.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Valid driver's license, safe driving record and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in sales/marketing.
• Two years outside selling or related experience – preferred, but not required.
• Experience in the corrugated box industry – preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, listening, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly motivated and results-orientated individual who can work well both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as sales reports, operating instructions and training and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, costs, proportions, percentages and volume.
• Strong attention to detail.