Sales Trainee - Industrial Distribution

Job Description

Job Description

Do you want to grow with us? At DXP we are passionate about what we do and driven to be the best solution for our industrial customers. Since 1908 DXP has been dedicated to the highest quality of customer service through our expertise of the products we distribute and the technical services we perform with a sense of individual pride and company spirit. Throughout your career with DXP, we will encourage and empower you to take an active role in identifying and driving your development, so you feel total confidence in your ability to achieve ongoing success. We aspire to be the best solution for the Industrial customers' needs for MROP products and services through our Innovative Pumping Solutions, Metal Working, Supply Chain Services and Service Centers.

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Summary:
Under the direction of the Sales VP, the Sales Professional will develop strategic plans and forecasts for accounts, communicate effectively internally and externally, resolving customer issues proactively, grow and maintain sales territory, identify new sales opportunities, understand customer visions and supply chain objectives to provide proactive solutions, build relationships with decision makers, exceed sales goals and provide routine cost savings reports.

Responsibilities of the Sales Trainee include, but are not limited to:

• Successfully complete a comprehensive 6–12-month training program covering, but not limited to:
• Application Engineering.
• Marketing.
• Operations.
• Customer Service.
• Branch Training Rotation.
• Sales & Product Training.
• Processing sales via computer and phone.
• Writing and entering orders into system.
• Light purchasing and handling quotations.
• Developing and identifying new sales/service opportunities within assigned sales territory.
• Building and sustaining customer relationships
• Interacting with internal company resources to achieve goals.
  

Qualifications of the Sales Trainee include, but are not limited to:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Must have a customer-service oriented mentality.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• MS computer knowledge.,
• Communicate well with other internally and externally – be able to resolve unique customer requests and challenges.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills for dynamic environment essential for market share growth.
• Self-starter ability to work productively with minimal supervision.

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Additional Information:

• Working Conditions: Office and Car Travel
• Travel: Travel within the DFW region.
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering preferred 

DXP is always looking for individuals who want to join a team of employees who have the desire to achieve remarkable accomplishments together. The culture of the organization is supportive and goal oriented with high expectations, yet it is an environment where the team spirit inspires everyone to do their best. All DXP employees play a vital part in the organization and are treated with respect. By applying to DXP, you will have the opportunity to speak with some of the most respected professionals in the industry.

DXP offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, 401(k), paid holidays, Life and Disability Insurance, and additional supplemental products. 

Minimum Required Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. EOE/M/F/D/V