Sales Associate - Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana

Job Summary:  Job objective is to prepare the employee for a regular sales territory assignment. Training will be a combination of formal, on-the-job, and special assignments.  Trainees will focus on selling skills, retail sales, time and territory management, product knowledge, merchandising, Orgill programs, competitors’ programs, basic business principles, computer skills and access to resources, and Orgill’s unique approach to the market.

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Complete internal formal training modules.
• Participate in sales meetings and customer markets.
• Participate in projects conducted at customer retail stores.
• Work in customer stores, at an Orgill distribution center, and the Customer Service Department.
• Travel with Sales Representatives, Sales Managers and Truck Drivers to observe and assist as assigned.
• Work selected sales territories in the absence of a regularly assigned Sales Representative.
• Working knowledge of email, internet, and Microsoft Office computer applications.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Willing to travel 4 – 5 days per week on an on-going basis.
• Must be willing to relocate at Company expense when assigned a territory.
• Prefer candidate with Associate or Bachelor Degree.
• Two years of related business or sales experience in our industry (retail or wholesale hardware, lumber, building materials, farm supply) is preferred.

Requirements:

• Must have a working knowledge of email, internet, and Microsoft Office computer applications. 
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Must be willing to travel 4 – 5 days per week on an on-going basis.
• Must be willing to relocate at Company expense when assigned a territory.
• Prefer candidate with Associate or Bachelor degree.
• Prefer candidate with at least two years of related business or sales experience in our industry (retail or wholesale hardware, lumber, building materials, farm supply)