Service Wire Company

Sales Trainee

Service Wire Company  •  Houston, TX (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Service Wire Company, a premier supplier of industrial and utility wire and cable, is currently seeking a Sales Trainee in Houston, TX. If you are looking to join a great organization and a chance to become a part of our growing team, this may be the opportunity for you!
Service Wire’s Sales Trainee Program launches recent graduates and early career professionals to successfully transition into rewarding sales-oriented careers with the opportunity and intent to advance within our organization.  The ideal candidate will have a passion for problem solving, a growth-mindset and a desire for professional advancement.  The selected individual will sell products by quoting, promoting, and accurately processing customer orders and should demonstrate product knowledge with a strong customer focus.

Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Learn product catalog, relevant specifications details and quality system
  • Complete relevant safety, sales and marketing training as determined and assigned by management
  • Analyze relevant sales data to aid sales team in servicing customers
  • Manage special sales projects and present findings
  • Negotiate prices and terms of sales agreements
  • Prepare and submit sales contracts for orders
  • Maintain complete and updated customer records through Salesforce
  • Answer customers' questions about products, prices and availability, or credit terms
  • Quote prices, credit terms, or other bid specifications
  • Contact new or existing customers to discuss how specific products or services can meet their needs.
  • Emphasize product features based on analyses of customers' needs and on technical knowledge of product capabilities and limitations
  • Recognize and analyze industry trends and relevant developments
  • Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Communications, Industrial Distribution or similar fields required
  • Basic understanding of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
  • Strong oral expression and comprehension – ability to communicate with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, agents and other external sources
  • Adaptable to best practices for sales and business development processes.
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) experience a plus
  • Microsoft Office Suite experience
  • Positive Attitude and willingness to learn
  • On-Site; No remote work available)

Reports To:

  • Senior Sales Manager

The perks of joining our Team

  • Comprehensive Insurance Options - Competitive medical coverage with a variety of plan choices.
  • Progressive PTO & Paid Holidays - Tenure-based paid time off plus eight paid holidays annually
  • 401(k) with Company Match + Profit Sharing - Matching 5% on 6% of employee contributions and annual profit‑sharing contributions.
  • Career Growth & Learning Support - Tuition reimbursement and employee assistance programs.
  • Referral Bonus Program - Employee referral bonuses paid out over the new hire's first year.
  • See all benefits we offer here
Service Wire Company

About Service Wire Company

Service Wire is a multi-generation, family-owned wire and cable manufacturer and has been since 1968. We are committed to producing the finest quality American made products while providing industry-leading service levels.

Our nationwide network of distributors and advanced distribution capabilities enable us to meet and exceed the often-complex needs of industrial, commercial, utility, pump, and irrigation customers throughout North America and the world.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Culloden, WV
Year Founded
1968
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