Sales Trainee

WHO WE ARE

 

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading full-service agronomic solutions provider that's been in business since 1957. Our first location was in West Helena, Arkansas hence the name "Helena". We now have close to 600 locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees. Our corporate office is located in Collierville, Tennessee, a suburb outside of Memphis. Year after year we rank at the top nationally for volume and sales in our industry. There are many facets to our company including product development, sales, operations, precision technology and manufacturing just to name a few.

 

ABOUT THE JOB

 

 

Our Sales Trainees work alongside Helena's Sales Representatives and the Branch Manager to become familiar with our products and services, learn how to make effective sales calls and build relationships with customers in preparation for the role of Sales Representative.

 

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

 

• Makes calls on customers with Branch Managers or when directed by the Branch Manager.
• Demonstrates products and provides essential information about product prices, new developments, market trends, etc.
• Answers customer questions concerning product pricing, credit terms and performance.
• Completes sales forms with required sales information.
• Becomes familiar with Helena's credit policy as it relates to sales, warehouse procedures and product delivery procedures.
• Participates in formal training as determined by Division Manager.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
• Reliable and regular attendance is required.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

 

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

 

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

 

• Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
• Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
• Valid US driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle. Applicants for positions requiring operation of a moving vehicle or interaction with heavy equipment must meet legal age requirement.
• Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required.

 

Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

 

At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.

 

The work environment for this position will be in an office setting and outdoors in all types of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements. When working outdoors and possibly around moving equipment/mechanical parts, you could be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock.

 

This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, stand sit, stand (8 hours a day or more), lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists, bending and stooping for long periods of time, working below knee levels for short periods of time and working above shoulder level for short periods.

 

BENEFITS AT HELENA

 

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
• Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your firs