Sales Trainee

Job Description

Sales Trainee | DXP Enterprises, Inc.

The Tone:
This is a full-time trainee position at DXP Enterprises, Inc., located in Corpus Christi, TX. DXP, a 2,174-person organization, has been dedicated to the highest quality of customer service through its expertise in the products it distributes and the technical services it performs since 1908. This role is crucial for developing future Sales Professionals who will drive growth by understanding customer visions and supply chain objectives to provide proactive solutions. Throughout your career with DXP, you will be encouraged and empowered to take an active role in identifying and driving your development, ensuring total confidence in your ability to achieve ongoing success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Trainee
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Corpus Christi, TX
• Mission: Successfully complete a comprehensive 12-24 month training program designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills required to excel as a Sales Professional, ultimately identifying new sales opportunities and providing proactive solutions to meet industrial customers’ diverse needs.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Participate: Successfully engage in and complete a comprehensive 12–24-month training program designed to build expertise across various critical business functions.
• Learn: Acquire foundational knowledge and practical skills in essential areas such as warehousing, marketing strategies, operational processes, and effective customer service principles.
• Rotate: Actively complete branch training rotations to gain hands-on experience and a holistic understanding of how different departments contribute to overall business success.
• Study: Immerse in specialized sales and product-specific training to develop a deep understanding of DXP’s offerings, preparing for future client engagement.
• Develop: Cultivate the necessary skills and strategies to effectively manage and grow an assigned sales territory, with a focus on identifying and securing new sales opportunities within the Corpus Christi region.

The Must-Haves
• Background: An entry-level candidate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related academic field.
• Experience: Must possess a strong sales- or customer-service oriented mentality. Prior specific experience is not required, but a foundational understanding of sales principles is beneficial.
• Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, basic computer proficiency, strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to proactively resolve unique customer issues. Must be a self-starter capable of working productively with minimal supervision and possess an acceptable driving record according to company guidelines.
• Bonus: Preferred qualifications include knowledge of industrial products such as pumps, pump parts, bearings, power transmission products, safety products, or general industrial supplies. Any related training or certifications in these areas are also a plus.