Sales Trainee

Job Description

Business Trainee | Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI)

The Tone:
This is a full-time training position at Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI), located in an office setting. BCI is a privately held, employee-owned company operating twelve corrugated manufacturing facilities across ten states, specializing in custom-designed corrugated packaging, point-of-purchase displays, point-of-sale packaging, fulfillment, and logistics. The role is integral to BCI’s future success, shaping impressions and influencing perceptions for clients. This 12-18 month sales training program is designed to equip associates with essential industry knowledge and skills, preparing them to become successful Account Executives and drive the company’s sales growth.

The TL;DR
• Role: Sales Trainee
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person office setting

• Team: Account Executive team, reporting to a Sales Manager
• Mission: Prepare associates with knowledge and skills in the corrugated packaging industry to become successful Account Executives.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Program Participation: Engage in a 12-18 month sales training program to prepare for a long-term position as an Account Executive.
• Performance Standards: Meet or exceed established operating standards in sales and customer service, as communicated annually.
• Professional Development: Achieve professional goals that are set and agreed upon with the Sales Manager.
• Skill Acquisition: Review training program goals weekly with the Sales Manager to ensure acquisition of necessary skills for an Account Executive role.
• Business Advancement: Contribute to advancing the business through participation in new and creative ideas.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in sales/marketing.
• Experience: Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and reliable transportation.
• Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, strong communication (interpersonal, listening, verbal, and written), highly motivated and results-orientated, ability to read and interpret documents, and ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Bonus: Two years of outside selling or related experience, or experience in the corrugated box industry is preferred.