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Hajoca Corporation

Sales and Leadership Trainee

Hajoca Corporation, Sarasota, Florida, United States, 34243

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Gorman - McIntosh, Sarasota, Florida, United States of America

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Posted Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:00 AM | Expired Monday, May 12, 2025 at 4:59 AM 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. Hajoca has shaped advances in plumbing, and its success comes from a unique business philosophy and talented people. Hajoca is about the people who give us an advantage and will guide us into the future. Although Hajoca is a large company, each Location is run as its own small business. A typical

Profit Center

is the heart of the business and consists of a warehouse, counter, sales office, and sometimes a showroom. PCs operate under unique trade names and offer a customized approach that honors what’s special about each local marketplace. Gorman Company

is one of those trade names and is seeking a

Sales & Leadership Trainee

at our

Sarasota, FL

location. Are you looking to pursue a long-term career in sales, business operations, or management? Do you have a strong work ethic and an eagerness to learn? Do you enjoy interacting with people and building relationships? If so, join our team as a

Sales & Leadership Trainee . About the Program: The Sales & Leadership Development program is a multi-year rotational program investing in each trainee’s future by providing exposure to all aspects of the business. The program is structured to develop an aligned understanding of your skill set and long-term career goals. What you’ll accomplish in each phase : Phase 1 : Learn operations such as receiving and shipping material, processing returns, making deliveries, and truck maintenance. Participate in vendor product knowledge sessions. Complete related online courses. Phase 2 : Learn counter sales, assist customers and teammates, process sales orders, provide product information, and maintain the display area. Participate in vendor sessions. Gain experience with residential, commercial, and contractor segments. Phase 3 : Learn sales activities, pricing and margin management, bids, quotes and submittals, product procurement, and job scheduling. Develop vendor relationships and participate in joint sales calls with outside salespersons. Phase 4 : Participate in an in-depth career discussion with your Profit Center Manager to discuss future areas of interest. About You: College degree or equivalent experience. Experience in customer service, sales, management, or leadership roles. Able to drive for company business. As a company business driver, you must: Be at least 18 years old Possess a proper and valid driver’s license Have a driving record that meets the criteria for being an Authorized Driver in accordance with company policy. Our ideal candidate will also: Be able to build influential relationships and trust with customers and key vendor partners through open and interactive communication. Be able to build positive working relationships and inspire teamwork with co-workers. Possess excellent communication and listening skills, with the ability to persuade. Be able to quickly adapt and react to changes within the work environment. Possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Effectively prioritize work projects and multi-task. Be able to learn and operate applicable software systems and technology used in day-to-day business operations. Demonstrate an awareness of personal strengths and areas of improvement and act independently to improve skills and knowledge. Be able to learn how to safely operate warehouse material-handling equipment. Read, write, speak, and understand English. Be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Be able to quickly gain knowledge of products sold in the Profit Center Effectively use Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel) to communicate via email, maintain weekly sales plans, call reports, customer contact files, and analyze customer data. 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. Benefits for full-time teammates (30+ hours/week) include: 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 teammates as required by state law) Paid pregnancy and parental leave Paid day of community service Full-time and part-time benefits: 401(k) Retirement cash account with company contributions Targeted training programs focused on personal and professional growth Company wellness program Employee discounts College tuition benefits *Please note that benefit offerings may differ for teammates covered under a collective bargaining agreement or employed through an intern program. EEOC Statement Hajoca Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. Hajoca is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including during the application process. Please let us know if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability. Background Screening We are a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon pre-employment drug screening and successful completion of a criminal background investigation, subject to applicable laws.

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