Sales Trainee Job at Genuine Parts Company, Pensacola, FL

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  • Genuine Parts Company
  • Pensacola, FL

Job Description

Sales Trainee at Genuine Parts Company summary:

The Sales Trainee program prepares individuals for future roles as Account Representatives or Customer Service Representatives within a defined 15-month training period. Trainees gain hands-on experience in sales, customer service, inventory management, and participate in various training classes focused on product knowledge and leadership skills. Successful candidates typically hold a bachelor's degree, possess strong interpersonal abilities, and display a commitment to customer service.

SUMMARY:

The Sales Trainee allows the employee to prepare for a role as an Account Representative or a Customer Service Representative. The training period is no more than 15 months. During this period, the Sales Trainee shadows account representatives and customer service representatives to gain experience in sales, company product lines, as well as customer base. Additionally, the Trainee works in the branch's warehouse to become familiar with shipping and receiving, inventory, and delivery functions. The Trainee also participates in various online and satellite class settings that are conducted by the company's Training Department. These classes include, but are not limited to: product, sales, and leadership training.

  • JOB DUTIES
  • Participates and succeeds in company sponsored training classes.
  • Develops competent presentation skills.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Trains in all levels of a branch including, but not limited to: inside sales (customer service representative), outside sales (account representative), inventory, delivery, warehouse, and administrative.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree preferably in Industrial Distribution or related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

  • Achievement oriented and self-motivated.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and leadership qualities.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Able to follow through on tasks.
  • Moderate computer skills, including communicating internally and externally via email.
  • Customer service oriented.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Ability to travel occasionally.

 

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

  • None required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

  • No Supervisory Responsibility

 

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY:

  • No

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

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GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

Keywords:

Sales Trainee, Customer Service, Account Representative, Sales Training, Warehouse Operations, Inventory Management, Interpersonal Skills, Product Knowledge, Leadership Training, Bachelor's Degree

Job Tags

Holiday work, Traineeship, Internship,

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