Sales Trainee

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc.
Rochester, NY
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for recent graduates or career changers who seek structured growth in the corrugated packaging industry and thrive in a collaborative office environment.

Best fit for

  • Recent graduates or career changers aiming for long-term sales roles in corrugated packaging
    — “12-18 month sales training program to prepare for a long-term position with BCI as an Account Executive”
  • Candidates with a background in sales, marketing, or strong analytical skills for data interpretation
    — “Ability to read and interpret documents such as sales reports, operating instructions and training and procedure manuals”
  • Individuals who value professional development and are comfortable with regular performance reviews
    — “Review of the training program goals with the Sales Manager on a weekly basis”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a long-term commitment to a structured training program before advancement
    — “12-18 month sales training program to prepare for a long-term position”
  • A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are mandatory, limiting remote flexibility
    — “Valid driver’s license, safe driving record and reliable transportation”

How to stand out

  • Highlight prior experience with customer service and sales metrics in your resume and interview responses
    — “Meet or exceed the operating standards in the areas of sales and customer service”
  • Emphasize your ability to contribute innovative ideas to business development
    — “Participate in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas”
  • Showcase your attention to detail and analytical capabilities with specific examples from previous roles
    — “Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, costs, proportions, percentages and volume”
  • Demonstrate your interpersonal and communication skills with tangible achievements or examples
    — “Strong communication, interpersonal, listening and verbal and written communication skills”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • participate in a 12-18 month sales training program
  • meet or exceed operating standards in sales and customer service
  • participate in advancing the business through new ideas
Typical background
Bachelor’s degree in sales/marketing

Skills & requirements

Required

Sales Training Program ParticipationSales And Customer Service StandardsProfessional Goal AchievementInnovation In Business AdvancementProfessional Behavior And Communication

Preferred

Microsoft Office Suite ProficiencyStrong Communication And Interpersonal SkillsAttention To Detail

Stack & domain

Microsoft Office SuiteSales ReportsOperating InstructionsTraining And Procedure ManualsCommunicationInterpersonalListeningVerbal And Written CommunicationMotivatedResults-orientatedTeam EnvironmentAttention To DetailSalesMarketingCorrugated Packaging

About the role

Original posting from Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. via Lever

The Sales Trainee will be enrolled in our 12-18 month sales training program to prepare and equip the associate with the knowledge and skills in learning the corrugated packaging industry to become a part of our successful Account Executive team.

Compensation::

  • $52,000-$60,000 per year, quarterly bonuses

Duties and Responsibilities::

  • Tasks related to this position may vary and are not limited to those listed below:
  • Follow established safety rules, policies and procedures at all times
  • Participate in a 12-18 month sales training program to prepare for a long-term position with BCI as an Account Executive
  • Meet or exceed the operating standards in the areas of sales and customer service. Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the Account Executive
  • Achieve in meeting or exceeding the developed professional goals set to and agreed upon between yourself and the Sales Manager
  • Participate in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas
  • Review of the training program goals with the Sales Manager on a weekly basis to ensure the Sales Trainee is acquiring the skills necessary in becoming a successful Account Executive
  • Exhibit professional behavior at all times and treating others with respect
  • Full-time role in an office setting

Desired Skills and Behavioral Strengths::

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, listening and verbal and written communication skills
  • Highly motivated and results-orientated individual who can work well both independently and within a team environment
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as sales reports, operating instructions and training and procedure manuals
  • Ability to write reports and correspondence
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, costs, proportions, percentages and volume
  • Strong attention to detail

Desired Qualifications and Experience::

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in sales/marketing
  • Two years outside selling or related experience – preferred, but not required
  • Experience in the corrugated box industry – preferred, but not required
  • Valid driver’s license, safe driving record and reliable transportation

About BCI

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held, employee-owned company with twelve (12) corrugated manufacturing facilities, providing an extensive range of corrugated packaging products. Located in ten states, our services and capabilities include custom-designed corrugated packaging, point-of-purchase displays, point-of-sale packaging along with fulfillment and logistics. Simply stated, we do not just make boxes. We build the means to shape impressions and influence perceptions.

BCI provides competitive pay and a robust benefits package including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision and life insurance, disability benefits, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, as well as a bonus plan and opportunity for employee stock ownership.

Source: Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. careers (Lever)

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