This 9-12 months program is designed to prepare entry-level college graduates for a career in building material sales and marketing within Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM).  In this role, you will rotate throughout various organizational departments, learning processes, products, and the Carlisle Experience. During the program, you will develop sales, marketing, and overall business acumen while gaining product and industry knowledge to engage with professionals in the business, including senior leadership. 

 

During the program, you will work directly under the supervision of a Sales Manager and be paired with a mentor. Successful completion of the program will result in relocation and placement into a Field Sales or Product Marketing position within one of CCM’s brands.   

 

Responsibilities

 

Build, grow, and maintain positive working relationships with employees, leaders, and customers  Develop in-depth product knowledge through an 8-week comprehensive training program that combines classroom instruction with hands-on projects. Learn and apply selling techniques and CCM’s selling processes  Work in customer service and pricing to understand customer service and delivery policies and procedures  Travel with Regional Sales Managers, Marketing Specialists, PVC Sales Specialists, and Technical Sales Specialists on sales calls and customer events  Work in the Marketing group to support the development of strategies as well as customer-facing marketing materials Participate in the project management process for new products as well as marketing communications Participate in the presentation/demos of product information in contractor-oriented training Attend trade shows, customer events, and/or industry-specific seminars  Develop and maintain a working knowledge of CCM’s product offerings Develop and present a capstone project to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of sales and marketing strategies Learn and understand the strategy and benefit of Carlisle Operating Systems COS

 

Required Skills/Abilities

 

Naturally curious with a desire to learn Leadership experience through community involvement, student organization, internships or previous work experience Ability to communicate (both verbal and written) effectively Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize projects and assignments Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to relocate as required and assigned at the completion of the program Strong working knowledge of MS Office Strong presentation skills Authorized to work in the US; sponsorship is not available for this program Flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment

 

 

 

Education and Experience

 

December 2024 or May 2025 graduate with Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Industrial Distribution, Business/Marketing, or related field

 

Equipment Used

 

MS Office Company databases Demo kits Laptop/Company Phone

 

Working Conditions

 

Office environment Roof tops – ability to work in extreme weather conditions, at times Occasionally, distributors warehouse and manufacturing facilities

 

Physical Requirements

 

Must be able to travel via airplane  Must have a valid driver’s license and travel via automobile for up to six hours at a time  Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. (sample, demos, literature) Must be able to travel overnight Comply with company dress code guidelines Punctuality in all aspects is required Timely reporting of expenses, sales call activity, and opportunity tracking (not to exceed two weeks)Attendance in accordance with company policies and participation in local, regional, and (inter)national meetings  Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time (2-4 hours at a time) Must be able to work on a computer for extended periods of time (up to 4 hours at a time) Must be able to communicate effectively in verbal and written English

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used

 

Any and all required PPE that must be worn in the work environment