Receive hands-on sales training by traveling with our outside sales representatives and participating in sales and service calls
Shadow contractors/builders, service/maintenance, and retail store customers to learn their aspect of the swimming pool, irrigation and landscaping business
Participate in classroom training sessions (lecture, role play and computer lab) at the state-of-the-art EDGEucation Center in Plano, Texas
Topics to include sales, financials, human capital management and operating systems
Increase your job knowledge by participating in sales conferences, obtaining sales certifications, researching marketing trends and using marketing tools
Give a comprehensive presentation to senior level management for completion of the Sales MIT program at the end of the 6 month program
Other job duties and special sales projects as assigned

Bachelor's degree or Associate’s degree in Management, Selling & Sales Management, Marketing or other related discipline with a minimum of 2.5 GPA
At least 6 months of work experience in sales and/or customer service experience in a sales, service or distribution industry
In lieu of work experience, will consider involvement in sales internships, organizations/clubs, volunteer work/community service, athletics or military leadership
Results driven, self-starter with the ability to lead a team with rapidly changing priorities
Strong leadership skills are a must!
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change, uncertainty and rejection
Willingness and ability to relocate during and after the program (at company expense) for career development opportunities
Ability to travel 25% of the time
Ability to maneuver heavy machinery, such as pallet jacks, forklifts, etc. and lift products up to 75 pounds
Preferred: Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite with ability to learn inventory system and additional software

Sales Rep Trainee – Southeast

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