Sales Trainee

Position Overview

United Electric Supply Co. Inc. is a nationally recognized, 100% employee‐owned company and a large multi‐regional supplier of electrical products and advanced services for the construction and industrial markets. As a Sales Trainee, you will embark on a hands-on journey designed to prepare you for a successful career as an Outside Sales Representative. This rotational program exposes you to key departments—including warehouse, counter sales, inside sales, and product groups—to build sales skills, product knowledge, and a deep understanding of operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience through rotations: Warehouse (~6 Weeks), Counter (~6 Months), Product Groups (~3-6 Months), Inside Sales (~3 Months), and Shadowing Outside Sales (~3 Months).
• Learn and effectively communicate United Electric’s value proposition to customers.
• Develop and maintain principal-level relationships with assigned customers while offering unique perspectives.
• Build relationships via customer entertainment and industry events.
• Connect customers with support services, automation, client services, and product groups.
• Participate in self-paced web-based sales and product training, including NAED EPEC modules.
• Collaborate with internal departments such as credit, accounts payable, project teams, and inside sales.
• Establish appropriate pricing levels and proactively follow up on quotes to close orders.
• Provide sales forecasts, attend sales meetings, and adhere to expense policies.
• Operate powered industrial trucks when required and perform physical tasks (e.g., lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly).
• Commit to safety by following health, safety, and environmental protocols and reporting any incidents.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• High degree of interpersonal understanding and effective conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and strong self-motivation.
• Proactive and driven to seek new business opportunities.

Benefits & Perks

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance and Life Insurance
• 401(K) and Stock Ownership
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Educational Benefits
• Wellness Programs
• Work/Life Balance
• Eligible for Commission