Sales Trainee

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

The Core Business at CK Supply is Industrial Gases, Welding Supplies and Dry Ice. The Sales Trainee position works with the Regional Sales Managers as well as the Account Managers and other departments to achieve customer satisfaction and sales goals. The Sales Trainee will assist with sales calls, answer client questions, prepare reports, process order requests and review contracts and agreements while building customer relationships, increasing technical knowledge, and providing excellent customer service.

SUCCESS ESSENTIALS:

The successful candidate for this role will:

• Have a positive attitude with a focus on exceeding customer expectations.
• Enjoy building relationships through frequent customer interaction via phone, email, electronic communication and in person visits.
• Interact with all levels of the organization internally as well as with customers in a professional and productive manner.
• Exhibit strong communication skills and problem-solving skills.

CK SUPPLY CORE VALUES:

Please read slowly these are non-negotiables and we are going to ask you about them in the interview!

• Driven - Hardworking, Dedicated, Dependable, Desire to be the Best
• Passionate - Positive Attitude, Appearance, Pride, Love What We Do
• People-Oriented - Honest, Respectful, Trust-Worthy, Integrity
• Solutions-Focused - Knowledgeable, Creative, Problem-Solvers

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create, develop, and maintain customer relationships as well as internal relationships.
• Identify customer process improvements and recommend appropriate equipment to meet the needs identified.
• Identify new customers in the assigned sales area and build a base of potential customers.
• Assist Account Managers with quotes, research, and occasional deliveries.
• Provide store operations support when staffing is needed due to meetings, vacations, or other absences (open, close, coverage, etc.) Cross training in different departments at CK will develop a well-rounded set of skills for this role.
• Support and assist other team members in providing excellent service to all customers.
• Meet with the Regional Sales Manager weekly to discuss goals, challenges and share needed information.
• Responsible for market share support in CK's servicing area
• Complete reporting requirements in a timely manner
• Follow and enforce all safety guidelines and requirements including proper personal protective equipment for employees and visitors.
• Adhere to the CK Core Values through behavior and words
• Other duties, as assigned, within the job classification and business

QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent Required
• A clean driving record for the last 7 years Required.
• 2 years of customer service experience and/or industrial sales experience Preferred.
• Welding processes and compressed gasses knowledge Preferred.
• Must have a basic understanding of the typical sales cycle process.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop long-term relationships through short interactions and genuine connection based on sincere interest in helping customers succeed.
• Develop and provide "solution selling" skills.
• Eager to learn new information and apply it quickly.
• Willing to work independently as well as with the team.
• Possess strong computer skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be skilled at balancing multiple tasks while setting priorities and adjust to changing needs as the situation may require.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKING HERE

Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, CK Supply Inc. has been the definitive source for metalworking and gas related technologies for over 70 years. As the largest independent distributor of welding and gas products in Missouri and downstate Illinois, we distribute a full line of industrial welding and gas related equipment focusing on product quality, best in class service and family values.

CK is growth minded, looking to be the dominate distributor of gas and welding supplies in the Midwest by doubling in size within the next ten years! With this growth will come new opportunities, with a promote-from-within culture leading the way.

Our mission is to provide CK employee-owners with a safe work environment that is challenging, productive, fun and rewarding.

• Competitive salary
• Employee and Family owned
• Open-book management
• Company focus on developing employees through training
• Strong brand and reputation in the market
• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• HSA Account with Company Contribution
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) Retirement Plan
• 401(K) with company match
• Paid Time Off

REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT

All proper safety equipment must be worn according to company policies and regulations including safety glasses, safety boots, and ear protection when needed.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

Cee Kay Supply, Inc. and any subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers (EOE).