Sales and Operations Trainee

Summary

Job title: Sales and Operations Trainee

Job ID: ~~~

Department: Searcy - KPE

Location: AR-Searcy

Description

Summary

We will fill this position with an outgoing, energetic individual that loves to learn . Technology and the world of Smart Manufacturing is changing every day. You do not have to have previous knowledge of the industry as we can provide the training to get you up to speed. A superstar in this role will be well-read, have intellectual curiosity, and have high expectations of winning through service.

Reports to: Profit Center Manager

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to work an 8-hour day shift, Monday through Friday

• Current, valid driver's license

• Authorization to work in the United States (without requiring work authorizations sponsorship by CED now or in the future)

• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoy doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction

• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous

Preferred Qualifications

• Customer service experience - 2 years

Working Conditions

• You will spend part of your time in the warehouse and part of your time in the office.

• Monday - Friday

• 7 AM-4 PM

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Essential Job Functions

• Desire to exceed expectations and earn customer trust and confidence in one's capabilities and performance.

• Ability to answer telephones and provide courteous, prompt and efficient service to customers.

• Possess basic knowledge of computers and the Internet (vendor websites).

• Possess filing skills, both alphabetically and numerically.

• Ability to perform advanced computer skills to track and facilitate vendor price checking, rebates, and quotations.

• Ability to comprehend, read, and to communicate the English language orally and in writing.

• Capacity to multi-task, to be organized and consistent.

• Understanding of customer needs and expectations.

• Capabilities to ask questions, understand the application and offer materials that fulfill those requirements.

• Ability to up-sell cost-effective alternative materials.

• Receive and forward customer and vendor feedback while making suggestions for improvement.

• Math skills include calculating percentages, decimals (.1, .01, .001) and discount multipliers.

• Excellent Microsoft Office Skills Preferred

CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran

Other Compensation

The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position

• Profit Sharing

Benefits

Benefits available for this position are

• Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care for full-time positions

• 401(k)

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Vacation