Sales Trainee

The Sales Trainee learn all aspects of HOLT CAT sales methods and practices, to become a contributing member of the sales team.

The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices on a daily basis: 1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values; 2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self-development.

Essential Functions:

• Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT's Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission
• Learns the company's culture and organizational structure
• Learns all functions of a Sales Coordinator role to include providing support to the outside sales force while handling walk-in sales and rental traffic
• Communicates on a consistent basis with direct supervisor
• Asks questions and actively engages with the people responsible for training in assigned department
• Promotes HOLT CAT at trade-shows or other company events
• Operates various types of equipment
• Performs equipment inspections and provides administrative support
• Conducts inventory reports
• Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of construction and rental industry equipment
• Knowledge of business accounting principles
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills
• Intermediate computer and related software applications skills
• Intermediate MS Office Excel and PowerPoint skills; Advanced MS Word skills
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to interact with tact and courtesy and maintain a professional manner
• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

Education and Experience:

• Less than one year of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Travel:

• Up to 5% travel maybe expected

Physical Requirements:

• This position involves extended periods in a stationary position; additionally, occasional movement inside the office to access office machinery, file cabinets, etc.
• This role frequently communicates with others, must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Occasionally moves materials or equipment weighing up to 5 lbs.
• Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work

Work Environment:

• Regularly works indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
• Occasionally works outdoors and may be exposed to weather extremes conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity
• Frequently works at fast pace with unscheduled interruptions

Disclaimer:

Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.

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