Sales and Leadership Trainee

Job Description

Sales And Leadership Trainee | Hajoca Corporation

The Tone:
This is a full-time developmental program at Hajoca Corporation, located in Baton Rouge, LA. Hajoca Corporation is one of the country’s largest privately-held wholesale distributors of plumbing, heating & cooling, and industrial supplies, founded in 1858 and operating through decentralized Profit Centers. This rotational program is an investment in each trainee’s future, designed to provide comprehensive exposure to all aspects of the business. The role is crucial for developing future leaders who will guide the company successfully into long-term careers in sales, operations, or management.

The TL;DR
• Role: Trainee
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Baton Rouge, LA

• Team: Reports to a Profit Center Manager
• Mission: This role develops future leaders by providing comprehensive, hands-on training across all business operations, sales, and management functions within a decentralized wholesale distribution environment.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Operations: Learn about and perform work related to business operations such as receiving, shipping material, processing returns, and making deliveries.
• Counter Sales: Gain experience working in counter sales, assisting customers, processing sales orders, and providing product information.
• Sales Development: Learn about and gain experience in sales-related tasks, including pricing, margin management, bids, quotes, and product procurement.
• Relationship Building: Develop relationships with vendors and participate in joint sales calls with outside salespersons.
• Career Planning: Engage in an in-depth career discussion with the assigned Profit Center Manager to align personal interests with business opportunities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level, with a college degree or equivalent experience in customer service, sales, management, or leadership roles.
• 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 business driving.
• Skills: Excellent communication and listening skills, ability to build influential relationships and trust, adaptability, high level of accuracy and attention to detail, ability to prioritize work and multi-task, basic math skills.
• Bonus: Ability to learn and operate applicable software systems and technology; ability to safely operate warehouse material-handling equipment; ability to quickly gain knowledge of products sold; proficiency in Microsoft Office software.