Summary Job title: Sales and Operations Trainee Job ID: 202446620018 Department: Minneapolis - CED Location: MN-Minneapolis Description Summary: If you're looking for a career opportunity instead of just a job, CED is a great option. We’re a nationwide company offering competitive pay and benefits, while investing in your personal and professional development. Full time, paid training is provided to prepare you for success at our local profit center. You'll be part of a small, highly motivated team in an industry and company that is rapidly growing. We're looking for future leaders of our business! This position is primarily focused on various aspects of sales and customer interaction. Reports to: Profit Center Manager Minimum Qualifications: + Bachelor's degree (business related preferred) + Must be able to work an 8-hour day shift, Monday through Friday with some overtime + Current, valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record + Authorization to work in the United States (without requiring work authorizations sponsorship by CED now or in the future) + Able to regularly lift 50 pounds + Regular and consistent attendance Preferred Qualifications: + Customer service experience - 2 years + Sales experience + Comfortable with searching for new customer accounts + Ability to speak and read Spanish + Comfortable in a warehouse setting + Leadership experience Working Conditions: No remote work available. Work is on-site only. Conditions vary based on the trainee’s current segment of the training and may include warehouse, office, and external environments. Activities may include lifting, sorting, standing, possible extreme heat/cold conditions. Office activities may include sitting for extended periods. Some travel may be required for business purposes. Supervisory Responsibilities: No Essential Job Functions: Job Purpose: Drive sales through prompt response to daily bid and quote requests. Manage orders and provide customers with solutions for technical, logistic and product issues. Responsible for releasing sales invoices and paying vendor invoices in a timely manner. Builds rapport with customers, coworkers and suppliers. Duties: + Take customer orders by listening to and clarifying requests; identifying parts; offering and explaining alternative solutions. + Complete sales by entering purchased items into sales/inventory system; obtaining payment; adding purchase to credit account; issuing sales receipts. + Maintain parts inventory by verifying supplies; placing orders when order-points are reached. + Stock items by unpacking, arranging, and placing items in bins and on shelves; adjusting inventory system. + Receive returned items by inspecting items; returning payment; issuing credit; re-packing and re-shelving items; returning damaged items to supplier. + Maintain safe and secure environment by following safety and security standards and procedures; complying with codes. + Accomplish organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. + Learn sales administration by completing rotation in sales office functions. + Learn sales process by completing training program; completing study assignments; hands on with counter and warehouse team + Observe sales process by traveling with sales representatives; attending sales and service calls. + Practice sales process by calling on existing and then new accounts; adhering to established sales steps. + Update job knowledge by participating in educational improvement opportunities; reading sales and marketing publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in sales and marketing organizations. CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran Other Compensation: The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position: + Profit Sharing Benefits: Benefits available for this position are: + Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care for full-time positions + Disability Insurance + Life Insurance + 401(k) + Paid Sick Leave + Paid Holidays + Paid Vacation + Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching