Sales and Leadership Trainee

Moore Supply - West, 1545 Campbell Road, Houston, Texas, United States of America Req #6991

Hajoca Corporation is one of the country’s largest privately-held wholesale distributors of plumbing, heating & cooling, and industrial supplies. Founded in 1858, Hajoca is a company based on the principles of “Service, Integrity, Reliability,” and on relationships of trust and support with teammates, customers, and suppliers.

Moore Supply Company is looking for a Sales and Leadership Trainee at their Houston, TX location.

Pay for this position is between $20 and $24 per hour at this location.

Hajoca is looking for qualified candidates to join our Sales and Leadership Development Program and pursue a long-term career in sales, operations or management. We will invest in a candidate’s future by providing a multi-year development program that exposes them to all aspects of our business.

During the rotational program, trainees are given guidance from their mentors and managers in all aspects of our business including warehouse procedures, operations, counter sales, inside sales, and outside sales. Learning occurs primarily through on-the-job experience, supplemented with coaching from experienced managers, book and computer courses, and visits with customers and vendors.

WHAT WILL THE TRAINING PROGRAM LOOK LIKE?

PHASE 1

Operations

1. Deliveries and Truck Maintenance
2. Vendor Product Knowledge Sessions
3. ASA’s “Product Pro” series and 3D Schematic

PHASE 2

1. Vendor Product Knowledge Sessions
2. Work with Residential, Commercial and Repair/Remodel Contractors
3. Outside Sales

PHASE 3

1. Pricing and Margin Management
2. Bids, Quotes and Submittals
3. Develop Vendor Relationships
4. Joint Sales Calls with Outside Salesmen
5. PCM will schedule bi-monthly reviews

PHASE 4

1. Project – to be determined by manager
2. Career Discussion

During this final phase, there will be an in-depth career discussion with the Profit Center Manager and trainee to determine if trainee is interested in pursuing a career in Sales or Operations.

All interested applicants must possess:

• 4-year college degree
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role
• Ability to communicate in English (orally and written) in both group and one-on-one situations
• Ability to quickly adapt and react to changes within the work environment
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Our ideal candidate will also possess:

• A strong work ethic
• Diverse communication skills
• Drive to succeed
• Attention to detail
• Willingness and ability to take the initiative

The benefits of working with us:

Our culture is well-suited for exceptional people who use their talents to drive business and want to share in the financial success their efforts yield. In addition to a competitive starting wage, we offer a Profit-Sharing Program that provides each team member with an opportunity to earn a direct share of the profits on an annual basis.

Full-time benefits (for team members working 30 or more hours per week):

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Life insurance and Long Term Disability
• Pre-tax accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time (sick time also offered to PT team members as required by state law)

Full-time and part-time benefits:

• 401(k)
• Retirement cash account with company contributions
• Targeted training programs focused on your personal and professional growth

EEOC Statement

Hajoca Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category pursuant to federal, state or local laws.

Background Screening Statement

We are a drug free workplace. Employment is contingent upon pre-employment drug screening, and successful completion of a criminal background investigation subject to any federal, state and local laws.