Sales Trainee - Earthmoving

Thompson Tractor Company, Inc.
United States, Alabama, Birmingham
Jan 08, 2025
Description The Sales Trainee is an entry level position responsible for completing a rigorous training program in preparation for assuming an earthmoving sales territory. Sales Trainees must be able to perform independently under close supervision. Extensive on the job training, classroom instruction, and e-learning must be successfully completed to remain in the Sales Training Program. The Sales Trainee will demonstrate initiative, sense of urgency, commitment to teamwork, enthusiasm for customer service, and dedication to finding solutions in an efficient manner. The Sales Trainee must be willing to relocate anywhere in the Thompson Tractor territory when a position becomes available. A valid driver's license is a requirement for this position. Complete the web-based Caterpillar Foundational Sales Certification Attend assigned instructor led Service Training courses Work in various service departments including the shop and field service Work on the parts counter and in the warehouse Develop a complete knowledge of the Caterpillar product line and Assist in collection of past due invoices Monitor and report product performance and competitive activity Provide liaison support between customer, TTCO, and our vendors Establish and maintain personal working relationships with coworkers Negotiate mutually agreeable settlements on customer complaints Qualifications Education Bachelors (preferred) High School or Equivalent (required) Experience Previous sales and a working knowledge of the earthmoving industry is preferred. Experience using personal computers and basic typing skills are required. (required) Licenses & Certifications Driver's License Personal (required) Skills Negotiation (required) Written Communication (required) Verbal Communication (required) Relationship Building (required) Selling (required) Mechanical (required) Parts Identification (required) Problem Solving (required) Microsoft Office (required) Computer (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)