Sales and Leadership Trainee

Job Description

Sales And Leadership Trainee | Hajoca Corporation

The Tone:
This is a full-time Sales and Leadership Trainee program at Hajoca Corporation, located in Knoxville, TN. Hajoca is one of the country’s largest privately-held wholesale distributors of plumbing, heating & cooling, and industrial supplies, founded in 1858. This program invests in the trainee’s future by providing comprehensive exposure to all aspects of the business. The role is critical for developing talented individuals to guide the company successfully into the future, offering long-term career paths in sales, operations management, or profit center management.

The TL;DR
• Role: Trainee Program
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Knoxville, TN

• Team: Reports to a Profit Center Manager
• Mission: Provide exposure to all aspects of the business and develop an aligned understanding of the trainee’s skill set and long-term career goals.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel), applicable software systems and technology used in day-to-day business operations.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Operate business processes for receiving, shipping, returns, deliveries, and truck maintenance.
• Engage in counter sales, assist customers, and manage sales orders and product information.
• Gain sales experience by managing pricing, bids, quotes, product procurement, and job scheduling.
• Cultivate relationships with vendors and participate in joint sales calls with outside salespersons.
• Engage in a career discussion to align personal interests with suitable business pursuits within the company.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. College degree or equivalent experience, with a strong interest in pursuing careers in sales, business operations, or management.
• Experience: Experience in customer service, sales, management, or leadership roles. Must be at least 18 years old, possess a proper and valid driver’s license, and have a driving record that meets company policy for an Authorized Driver.
• Skills: Ability to build influential relationships and trust with customers and vendors, inspire teamwork with co-workers, communicate effectively with excellent listening and persuasion skills, adapt quickly to changes, and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Bonus: Ability to prioritize projects and multi-task, learn and operate applicable software systems, demonstrate self-awareness for improvement, safely operate warehouse material-handling equipment, perform basic arithmetic, quickly gain product knowledge, and effectively use Microsoft Office.