Sales Trainee

If you're looking for a dynamic, team-oriented, learning-focused environment, Boise Cascade is the place for you! We're looking for an individual who wants to make an impact with their work in a company that values integrity, innovation and stewardship. Please review the responsibilities and needed qualifications below and apply today!

Boise Cascade has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for over half a century. Today we’re one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America – and the only wholesale stocking distributor for building products that can service the entire United States. Because our business is built on relationships, our associates are critical to our success. And we’re committed to investing in them. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas of your life – from health and well-being, career and community, to financial security and personal safety, with many benefits beginning on your first day of employment. We call it, Total Rewards. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• We care about your Health, Well-Being, and Future:
  • Medical Prescription, Dental Vision
    • Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Preventive Care
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance, 401(k)/Roth Retirement Plan Options with Employer Contributions
  • Tuition Assistance, Employee Assistance Program
• We offer paid Time Away from Work:
  • 8 Holidays, Personal/Vacations Days
  • Disability Benefits, Parental Leave
• We Appreciate you:
  • Competitive Base and Incentive Pay for all positions
  • Service Recognition Program
  • Professional development and career progression opportunities

Responsibilities

The Sales Trainee will learn the organization’s policies, products, and/or services in preparation for sales responsibilities with the goal of developing a sales career in the building materials industry.

• Sales Trainees acquire knowledge of division and industry practices through on-the-job training in location sales departments, including but not limited to:

• Initiating sales, taking orders, anticipating and meeting customer needs.

• Assigned product management, selection of product vendors, purchasing, pricing, monitoring inventory, and promoting assigned products.

• Contacting customers regarding market fluctuations and trends.

• Filling customer orders, acquiring basic product knowledge, and developing knowledge of customer quality expectations.

• Complete special projects as needed.

• Safety Awareness: Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in related job function. Office environment with moderate physical exertion.

Preferred Qualifications: Effective communication skills, and ability to work well with team members. Experience in the building materials industry a plus.

Competencies: Adaptability, Collaborating, Communication, Continuous Learning, Customer Orientation, Decision Making, Initiating Action, Innovation, Monitoring Information.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)