Sales Trainee - Non Exempt

Sales Trainee - Non Exempt

This is an entry-level position. Recent graduates welcome! At Greentech Renewables, we're helping build a cleaner, more resilient energy future. As one of the nation's leading solar distributors, we provide contractors with the products, expertise, and solutions to bring renewable energy projects of any scale to life - driving lasting environmental and economic impact. We are actively seeking driven, growth-minded candidates to join our team as a Sales Trainee within the Commercial Solar Division at Greentech Renewables - the nation's leading wholesale equipment supplier.

What We're Looking For:

• Ambitious and proactive individuals with a desire to grow into a leadership role.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where no day is the same.
• Have a desire to pursue a lasting career that is making a positive impact.
• Highly organized with interest in managing commercial solar projects from procurement to delivery.

Launch Your Sales Career Sales in our organization is not door-to-door sales, cold calling homeowners, or high-pressure sales tactics. Instead, our sales professionals serve as trusted business partners to commercial solar contractors, developers, and EPCs throughout the lifecycle of their projects. This role is focused on relationship-building, account management, and problem-solving. You'll work closely with customers to support commercial solar projects through equipment procurement, inventory management, logistics coordination, job site delivery, and ongoing customer support. Success comes from understanding customer needs, providing solutions, and delivering an exceptional experience that helps their businesses grow. Through hands-on experience, mentorship, and structured training, you'll gain exposure to every aspect of the business while developing the skills needed for a successful career in sales and business management. In addition to real-world experience, participants receive comprehensive training in solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, sales, and business management. The path for Sales Trainees after their training is to have a successful career as an Account Manager, Outside Sales rep, Sales Manager, or Branch Manager.

Reports to: Manager Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Pursuing Bachelor's Degree
• Current, valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
• Authorization to work in the United States (without requiring work authorization sponsorship by CED now or in the future)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sales or customer service experience
• Demonstrated leadership or involvement in student organizations
• Demonstrated experience facilitating teams or groups successfully
• Exceptional Interpersonal & Communication Skills
• Effective Problem-Solving Skills
• Self-Starter and Proactive
• Team-Oriented
• Competitive
• Entrepreneurial Spirit

Working Conditions: Conditions vary based on the trainee's current segment of the training and will include warehouse, office and external environments. During some segments, activities will include lifting, sorting, standing, possible extreme heat/cold conditions. Office segments may include sitting for extended periods. Various segments will include some travel both by car and by air.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Essential Job Functions:

• Learn all aspects of the company business philosophy
• Participate in structured rotations across warehouse operations, account management, business development, and operations management
• Gain hands-on exposure to commercial solar distribution workflows
• Support commercial solar projects from planning and procurement through delivery and execution
• Track project timelines, materials, and logistics to drive successful outcomes
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure exceptional customer service and operational excellence
• Analyze and solve operational and project-related challenges in a fast-paced environment
• Develop expertise in commercial solar distribution, renewable energy markets, and industry regulations
• Grow into a successful Sales Professional within the organization

CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran Compensation Range: The compensation range for this position is $55000 to $63000 annually. Other Compensation: The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position:

• Bonus Benefits: Benefits available for this position are:
• Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care for full-time positions
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Teledoc
• Paid Pregnancy & New Parent Leave