What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Trainee - Packaging position at UFP Industries, Inc?
UFP Packaging provides comprehensive, custom packaging solutions and services tovarious industries. With facilities worldwide, we have the footprint to serve the needs of regional, national, and global customers.Our experts design heavy-duty, cost-effective packaging that meets regulatory standards across a wide range of industries.
Build Your Career in Sales with Hands-On Training and Real-World Impact
Are you driven, curious, and ready to launch a career in sales? As a Sales Trainee, you'll gain hands-on experience, learn industry-leading sales practices, and work closely with experienced Account Managers and Sales Leaders. This role is designed to develop future sales professionals through structured training, mentorship, and real customer interaction.
You'll learn our products, systems, and sales process from the ground up-while actively contributing to customer success and business growth.
What You'll DoLearn the Business & the Industry
- Develop a thorough understanding of company products, sales processes, policies, and procedures.
- Learn how manufacturing operations, purchasing, shipping, and receiving support the sales cycle.
- Apply business math concepts to real manufacturing and sales scenarios.
Gain Hands-On Sales Experience
- Travel with Account Managers to customer sites and gain exposure to live sales interactions.
- Make sales calls to current and prospective customers with guidance and coaching.
- Assist with customer service inquiries, helping to resolve issues promptly and professionally.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships that support long-term success.
Develop Technical & Business Skills
- Learn and use UFPI business systems, CRM tools, and sales applications.
- Accurately enter customer orders and assist with sales documentation.
- Prepare reports and summaries for supervisors and management.
- Use Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel, and Word to stay organized and communicate effectively.
Grow Professionally
- Manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and develop timemanagement skills.
- Plan and participate in meetings, ensuring materials and participants are prepared.
- Travel to other facilities as part of best-practice training and professional development.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Strong communication skills-both verbal and written
- A willingness to learn, travel, and step outside your comfort zone
- Professionalism, organization, and a customer-first mindset
- Structured training and mentorship designed to launch your sales career
- Real-world sales exposure-not just classroom learning
- Clear growth opportunities within sales and account management
- Collaborative, supportive environment where your ideas and effort matter
Click here to watch what a day in the life of a Sales Trainee looks like.
Salary Pay Range: Starting base pay- $55,000 - $65,000 annually dependent on experience*
*pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living
Benefits currently offered to our employees:
- Medical insurance
- Health savings account with company contribution
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Stock purchase program with employee discount
- Educational reimbursement
- Wellness programs and challenges
- Other supplemental benefits
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Universal Forest Products and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000