Sales Trainee

The position of Sales Trainee will be part of Austin Powder's development program that will give this individual hands-on experience to gain knowledge of our industry, our customers and our organization. This program is designed around sales-oriented and professional development training to ensure that, once completed, the Trainee will be set up for success in a Sales Representative role within the organization. This opportunity will provide exposure to our field crews, sales, technology and business development.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Travel throughout the LLC to work with our blast crews to gain an understanding of our products and the applications in which they are used.
• Work with our Sales Representatives to interact with customers to gain understanding of needs and how the sales cycle and processes work within our organization.
• Shadow the Technology team to observe how they troubleshoot issues that occur on our bench.
• Mentor with our Business Development team to understand how various functions within the LLC impact the LLC's performance.
• Orient to our Mission, Vision and Values.
• Observe and learn from experienced Austin Powder team members.
• Participate in location meetings as well as LLC team meetings.
• Provide feedback to the Corporate Learning and Development/HR team on success of the rotational trainee program.
• Travel to our manufacturing sites to gain exposure to how are products are made.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Four-year degree is preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

• Written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, managers, and vendors.
• Possess a learning agile mindset and take the initiative to learn while in this rotational program.
• Must be computer literate in MS Office applications and proficient in Excel in order to analyze and summarize information as needed.

Work Environment

• Work outside in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50#'s repeatedly when working with the blast crews.
• Ability to travel up to 50-75% throughout the LLC. Additionally, there may be times when this role will assist with projects or work in other LLC's

AUSTIN POWDER's Mission

To improve the world we live in through the safe and responsible use of explosives.

AUSTIN POWDER's Vision

We will be the global leader of explosive products, services and technologies as defined by our Customers, our Family and our Communities.

AUSTIN POWDER's Values

Safety is our 1st priority; WE are customer focused; we leverage the Power of the Family; We treat everyone with respect.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proven leader to celebrate the company's rich history beginning in 1833. This is a unique opportunity to drive future success through continued transformation of key manufacturing processes and lead the sites to best in class performance levels and culture.

Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Austin Powder also participates in E-Verify.