<p>SALES TRAINEE</p> <p>FLSA Status: Non-exempt</p> <p>Acme Brick Company (a Berkshire Hathaway Company) has been operating for 130 years in 13 states in the south central/south eastern United States. Our vision is to be THE trusted materials solution for enduring beauty, safety, and strength in building communities. Our associates are our greatest asset and we strive to be a great place to work every day.</p> <p>Summary</p> <p>We are currently seeking a Sales Trainee with excellent organization skills and a personable disposition who will shadow Outside Sales Representatives to learn how to sell products for manufacturer or distributor to business and industrial establishments or individuals at sales office, showroom, or customer's place of business. The ideal candidate has a natural ability to roll with the punches, being flexible to handle anything that might come their way. You will be a strong and reliable support to company operations, maintaining procedures, communication and customer service. Not only will your efforts allow us to achieve organizational efficiency, you will nurture the pleasant work environment our people love.</p> <p>Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned) This is a safety sensitive position.</p> <ul> <li>Train on product knowledge by working on the showroom floor with customers </li><li>Shadow outside calls with seasoned sales representatives as they visit customers and promote our products </li><li>Learn the sales administration by completing rotations in the sales office functions </li><li>Gain a general understanding of manufacturing process in a plant environment </li><li>Begin developing relationships with new and or existing customer base </li></ul> <p>Skills and Experience Required for Success</p> <ul> <li>Proven ability to build strong relationships with customers </li><li>Demonstrated prioritization/time management skills </li><li>Self-motivation </li><li>Must have excellent verbal and written skills </li><li>Must be proficient in Microsoft Office </li><li>Must have a reliable means of transportation </li></ul> <p>Competencies Required for Success</p> <ul> <li>Integrity </li><li>Expertise </li><li>Improvement Mindset </li><li>Customer Service Orientation </li></ul> <p>Education</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree preferred or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience </li></ul> <p>We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.</p>