Sales Trainee

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

Knowledge/Skills/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Communications, Industrial Distribution or similar fields required
• Basic understanding of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
• Strong oral expression and comprehension – ability to communicate with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, agents and other external sources
• Adaptable to best practices for sales and business development processes.
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) experience a plus
• Microsoft Office Suite experience
• Positive Attitude and willingness to learn
• On-Site; No remote work available)

Reports To:

• Senior Sales Manager

The perks of joining our Team

• Comprehensive Insurance Options - Competitive medical coverage with a variety of plan choices
• Progressive PTO & Paid Holidays - Tenure-based paid time off plus eight paid holidays annually
• 401(k) with Company Match + Profit Sharing - Matching 5% on 6% of employee contributions and annual profit‑sharing contributions
• Career Growth & Learning Support - Tuition reimbursement and employee assistance programs
• Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000 - annually to support your continued education and career growth
• Referral Bonus Program - Employee referral bonuses paid out over the new hire's first year
• See all benefits we offer here