Sales Development Program- Trainee
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If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you! At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job. We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged and valued.
If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE, SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.
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PROGRAM GOAL
To learn and experience the fundamentals of our business and demonstrate their understanding of Southland, our industry, and what it takes to be successful.
WHAT?
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Sales Associates/Trainee will take part in a 9-month sales coaching and business development program. They will rotate throughout the key departments of Southland and work alongside our subject matter experts. The individuals in this role will be exposed to all aspects of Sales, Pre-construction, and Operations. They will spend their days performing and practicing the real day-to-day activities required to be successful in various roles within Southland.
During the program the Associates will be given education or activity targets for each phase of the program. These targets are designed to facilitate an incremental development in achieving key goals for each Associate. Upon completion of each program segment the Associates will deliver a presentation and cultivate a conversation with Southland leadership about their experience, what they learned, and how they will use that skill to facility more business.
A successful Associate will be resourceful, driven, coachable, and hungry to learn and immerse themselves into our business and culture. They will be highly effective, or learn to be highly effective, at time management, planning, communication, and taking their own initiative. The Associates will not be expected to become experts in any role. Instead, they will be expected to be flexible, persistent, positive, participate, and to stay inquisitive at all times.
Every Associate will be required to embrace Southland’s Cores Values at all times as we believe our success hinges on our values of people, integrity, collaboration, accountability, safety, innovation, and sustainability, all while having FUN.
Ideally, after this program a successful Associate will join as a long-term Southlander in a role that not only fits company needs, but the interests of the new team member as well.
HOW?
PROGRAM OUTLINE/LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Sales Activities- Selling Techniques & Strategies
Pre-Construction & Estimating- Review and Compile Project Details
Operations Activities- Project Management Best Practices
WHO?
THIS PROGRAM MIGHT BE FOR YOU IF:
We are looking for the best and brightest to join our Mechanical Service and Building Automation Systems sales program. Within this team, the successful applicant will be responsible for developing business with our existing client base, and securing new non-Southland customers to our business.
BENEFITS:
As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:
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