Sales trainee
Job Description
Earnest & Associates, Inc. is looking for a motivated, outgoing Sales Trainee who enjoys working with people and wants to build a career in sales. This person will work closely with our most tenured team members to learn our sales process, develop product knowledge, and gain hands-on experience working with both prospective and existing clients.
This position is approximately 70% sales and 30% customer service. The ideal candidate is a team player who is coachable, takes initiative, communicates well, and is comfortable building relationships and generating new business.
Benefits
Annual Base Salary + Commission + Bonus Opportunities
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Hands on Training
Retirement Plan
Flexible Schedule
Mon-Fri Schedule
Career Growth Opportunities
Responsibilities
Generate and follow up on new sales leads
Learn and follow our sales process under the guidance of experienced team members
Build relationships with prospective and existing clients
Learn to identify client needs and recommend appropriate solutions
Use the company's customer management system to document leads, client interactions, sales activities, and follow-up
Track opportunities and maintain timely, consistent follow-up with prospects
Assist existing clients with service and account needs
Participate in training and coaching and apply feedback to improve performance
Work collaboratively with team members to meet individual and company goals
Obtain the required professional license within 90 days of hire
Requirements
Strong communication and people skills
Team-oriented with the ability to work well with others
Coachable, with a willingness to learn from experienced team members and apply feedback
Self-motivated and comfortable taking initiative
Comfortable meeting new people, starting conversations, and developing relationships
Willingness to prospect and generate new business
Organized and able to manage leads, follow-up activities, and deadlines
Comfortable learning and using company sales and customer management systems
Dependable, professional, and committed to providing excellent customer service
Ability to obtain the required professional license within 90 days of hire
Previous sales experience is helpful but not required. We are looking for the right personsomeone who is willing to learn, enjoys working with people, and wants the opportunity to develop into a successful sales professional.
Approved licensing costs will be reimbursed after the employee has been licensed for 90 days.
