Sales Trainee

Job Description

Sales Trainee | Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI)

The Tone:
This is a full-time sales trainee program in an office setting, designed for talented and motivated associates. Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held, employee-owned company with twelve manufacturing facilities, providing an extensive range of custom-designed corrugated packaging, displays, fulfillment, and logistics services across ten states. The Sales Trainee will participate in a comprehensive 12-18 month program to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills in the corrugated packaging industry. This role is crucial for developing future Account Executives and contributing to BCI’s continued success in shaping impressions and influencing perceptions through its packaging solutions.

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

• Team: Reports to Sales Manager.
• Mission: Prepare to transition into an Account Executive role by acquiring essential knowledge and skills in the corrugated packaging industry.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Training Program Engagement: Fully participate in a structured 12-18 month sales training program, designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills for the corrugated packaging industry.
• Training Progress Review: Regularly review training program goals with the Sales Manager on a weekly basis, ensuring continuous skill acquisition necessary for a successful Account Executive role.
• Goal Attainment: Develop and achieve professional goals agreed upon with the Sales Manager to support your growth within the program.
• Performance Preparation: Actively work towards meeting or exceeding operating standards in sales and customer service, as preparation for future responsibilities as an Account Executive.
• Business Advancement: Contribute to business advancement by participating in the generation of new and innovative ideas.
• Compliance & Professionalism: Adhere to all established safety rules, policies, and procedures, and consistently exhibit professional behavior and respect for others.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. 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 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and listening communication skills; Ability to read and interpret documents such as sales reports, operating instructions, and training manuals; Ability to write reports and correspondence; Aptitude for calculating figures including discounts, costs, proportions, percentages, and volume; Strong attention to detail.
• Bonus: Two years of outside selling or related experience; Experience in the corrugated box industry.