Sales and Leadership Training Program – Sales and Leadership

Job Description

Sales and Leadership Trainee – Jr. Project Manager | Yancey Power Systems

The Tone:
This is a full-time training program at Yancey Power Systems, requiring periodic travel to Austell, GA for meetings, training, and site visits, with provided hotel accommodations and mileage reimbursement. Yancey Bros. Co., established in 1914, serves as Georgia’s authorized Caterpillar equipment dealer, delivering high-quality sales, parts, and service for heavy and compact construction equipment, as well as on-highway trucks. This role is crucial for developing the next generation of high-performance leaders by building sales and operational capabilities, preparing individuals for significant future leadership positions within one of Georgia’s oldest and most successful private companies.

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

• Mission: This program aims to build sales and operational capabilities in preparation for future leadership roles within the organization.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Gain hands-on experience across various business divisions through a structured blend of in-person and computer-based training focused on sales and leadership fundamentals.
• Participate in job shadowing, on-the-job learning, and rotational assignments to gain exposure to multiple departments and functions within the company.
• Engage in interactive classroom sessions and leadership development activities to strengthen fundamental skills and broaden your understanding of the organization.
• Build specific job skills within an assigned “home base assignment” from day one, while immersing in Yancey’s culture and core values.
• Connect with team members across all company levels to gain insight into their roles and responsibilities and explore different areas of the business.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. College degree or related equivalent experience.
• Experience: Prior experience working or volunteering in sales, retail, management, or customer service roles, with demonstrated success in that prior experience.
• Skills: Effective communication and active listening skills; ability to demonstrate judgment and creativity in applying solutions to business concerns; a strong work ethic and high energy; a sense of urgency combined with a desire for superior customer service; proficiency in working both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Bonus: Long-term interest in future sales and leadership opportunities with Yancey Bros. Co.