Sales and Leadership Trainee

Job Description

Sales and Leadership Trainee – Spring 2027 | Yancey Bros. Co.

The Tone:
This is a full-time trainee position at Yancey Bros. Co. across Georgia, with required periodic travel to Austell, GA for training and meetings. Yancey Bros. Co. is a long-standing authorized Caterpillar equipment dealer for Georgia, providing sales, parts, and service for heavy construction equipment and trucks since 1914. This critical role is designed to identify and develop the next generation of high-performance leaders, building essential sales and operational capabilities to support the company’s continued growth and customer commitment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Trainee Role
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person (Georgia, with periodic travel to Austell, GA)
• Mission: Develop sales and operational capabilities and prepare for future leadership roles within the organization.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Experience: Gain hands-on experience and build specific job skills across various business divisions through a structured, rotation-based training program.
• Develop: Participate in job shadowing, on-the-job learning, and rotational assignments to understand multiple departments and functions.
• Learn: Attend interactive classroom sessions and engage in leadership development activities to strengthen skills and broaden organizational understanding.
• Integrate: Immerse yourself in Yancey’s culture and core values by connecting with team members at all levels and gaining insight into their responsibilities.
• Transition: Successfully complete the 12-week program and transition full-time into your assigned home base position as a SaLT Alumni.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. College degree or equivalent experience in a related field. Prior experience working or volunteering in sales, retail, management, or customer service.
• Experience: Demonstrated success in prior work or volunteer experience.
• Skills: Good communication skills, a strong desire to learn, willingness to listen, a sense of urgency, and a desire to provide superior customer service. Ability to effectively communicate sales, parts, and service solutions over the telephone, in person, and through technology. Ability to work effectively both with a team and independently, coupled with high energy and a strong work ethic.
• Bonus: Long-term interest in future sales and leadership opportunities with Yancey Bros. Co. is preferred. Candidates should also be capable of using judgment and creativity in applying solutions to business concerns.