Sales Trainee - Charlotte, NC
Phoenix Metals Company

Job Summary

This job is entry level in the Inside Sales job family (Department), which covers positions the duties of which are to perform or supervise work involved in promoting and maintaining sales by originating and developing leads and performing sales remotely, over the phone or email. This job family also includes positions providing customer service and serving as customer service points of contact as well as marketing positions responsible for collection, analysis and dissemination of information on movement, demand, prices, marketing trends, and other facts relating to the marketing of Phoenix products.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Repetitive Motion
Function in the Job

Sedentary Work- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Job Function

• Responsible for working with sales team to complete assigned tasks.
• Attend meetings and events to observe and learn.
• Update sales records and documents accurately.
• Observe how to develop new prospects and interact with existing customers to identify leads and increase the sales of products and services.
• Maintain customer records using appropriate automated systems.
• Assist with entering formal quotations into appropriate system or format and provides them to customers.
• Assist with follow up with all quotes in a timely manner and according to policy.
• Interact with other members of the sales and operations team to assist in penetrating specific territory or market to increase sales levels and contractual opportunities.
• Responsible for adhering to safety processes and protocols.

• High School diploma/GED required.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively required.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Excellent listening skills required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations required.
• Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers and customers required.
• Strong computer proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft applications required.