Entry Level Sales Trainee - Build your career! Denver Area

Company:	Oldcastle Companies Company Profile \| Current Opportunities (3)
Job Location(s):	Denver
Employment Term:	Regular
Employment Type	Full Time
Start Date:	As soon as possible
Starting Salary Range:	Not Provided
Required Experience:	Open
Related Categories:	Sales - Inside

Position Description

Job Number:	11127	Location:	CO - Denver
Duration:		Category:	Sales
Number of Openings:	1	Date Posted:	10/16/2009

Job Description:

Allied Building Products is a national independent distributor specializing in commercial & residential exterior and interior building materials with over 200 locations from Hawaii to Boston. The company was founded in 1950 as a small family-operated business focusing on the metro NY/NJ region and through acquisitions across much of the United States is now established as a major industry player. We believe that our employees are our best asset and still hold true to the core values of our humble beginnings that has made us a true success.

This is an outstanding opportunity to enter in to an aggressive training program designed to position individuals to become Inside Sales Consultants.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

Successful completion of the Inside Sales Training Program

During the training period successful individuals will drive and build sales through the implementation of the Contractor Tool Center merchandising programs while:

Developing an understanding that each branch is different in size and material offerings, work directly with Branch Management to understand business goals and apply the best option for Contractor Tool Center product merchandising

Monitoring, maintaining, and re-ordering all stock for CTC items for all assigned locations

Assisting with locating special order product and customer requested specific items

Coordinating and implementing CTC sales driven programs such as (but not limited to) Demo Days with vendors and re-merchandising Grand openings

Travelling to each assigned branch as requested - up to 80% travel

Monitoring market competitive pricing on established market sensitive products

Performing resets and plan-o-gram updates as directed

Working closely with CTC Coordinators assisting with product, sales, and inventory needs

Maintaining adequate levels of product literature and POP materials

Provide a Branch visit summary to management recapping the branch visits and communication performed each week

Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

If you possess the skills / experience below and have a strong desire to become a part of a growing organization committed to excellence and growth associated with hard work and perseverance, please fill out our on-line application.

Ability to relocate within assigned region. Local travel up to 80% is required (must have valid driver license)

College degree or equivalent experience with excellent customer service, marketing or sales skills

Ability to communicate with branches, management and vendors (both verbal and written)

Ability to build relationships in a matrix environment and communicate (with sensitivity) to all levels of the organization to achieve results

Ability to learn merchandising skills for contractor impulse buying of tools, etc.

Must possess PC skills (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Must be detail oriented, self-driven, resourceful, creative, flexible and able to adapt to changing needs and respond quickly