Outside Sales Rep Trainee

**This role is not open for submissions from outside staffing agencies** **Outside Sales Trainee (Sales Associate)** **What Brought You Here** - Pay $55-$65k annually - Schedule Monday through Friday - Benefits starting **DAY ONE!** - Bonus opportunities! The Sales Associate is an entry-level sales position designed to build foundational selling skills while growing existing accounts and developing new customer opportunities. **WHO YOU ARE:** If you are bold, enjoy a challenge and always looking to innovate, you will feel right at home at Trulite Glass and Aluminum Solutions. Our Company is one of North America's largest architectural glass & aluminum fabricators and distributors, with over 30 locations nationwide. We realize our strength is in our collaboration with like-minded and talented people -- from designers and engineers to project managers, sales representatives and beyond. **WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:** The Sales Associate generates new leads and supports account growth within an assigned territory. Reporting directly to the Regional Sales Manager, this role participates in a comprehensive 12--18-month training program working closely with senior sales professionals and operations leaders. The person filling this position must be adaptable to an ever-changing business environment and must demonstrate general business knowledge, an ability to develop customer relationships, and a high level of confidentiality. - Generate new leads and support account growth within an assigned territory through proactive outreach and relationship management. - Learn and develop a deep understanding of the fabrication process, including key operational workflows and product specifications. - Build comprehensive industry knowledge, including product applications, glazing/estimating fundamentals, and project take-offs. - Develop a strong understanding of the financial drivers of the Trulite business, including pricing strategies, cost structures, profit margins, and market dynamics. - Initiate appropriate actions in response to customer service requests, including processing order changes and maintaining accurate customer/order files. - Assist in validating entered orders, ensuring correct coding and accuracy prior to final confirmation. - Collaborate with the scheduling and production teams to ensure orders meet customer expectations and delivery timelines. - Handle or escalate product or service complaints to the appropriate department for resolution and follow-up. - Prepare custom price quotations for non-standard items and document all quotations accurately. - Coordinate with other branch and regional locations to resolve customer issues, ensure consistency, and enhance service delivery. - Update quote status upon order placement to ensure visibility and alignment across the sales team. - Support and participate in continuous improvement initiatives and ongoing product training to stay current with industry best practices. - Perform ride alongs and customer visits as applicable. - Conduct introductory sales calls, presentations, and product demonstrations. - Partner with Sales Managers and Operations Leaders to support negotiations and deal closures. - Provide timely market feedback regarding pricing, competition, and customer needs. - Maintain accurate CRM records, reporting, and customer call documentation. - Communicate effectively with customers, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality. - Perform other related duties and provide back-up support to other group members as assigned by management. **SKILLS YOU BRING:** - Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience. - 1--2 years of outside sales, estimating, or customer-facing experience -- unless you just graduated college and are looking to start your career in outside sales. - Must be able to multi-task, be organized, efficient, and accurate. - Must have excellent communication (written and oral),…