Sales Account Trainee

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McGee Corporation

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Matthews, North Carolina

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Sales Account Trainees will learn all aspects of the canopy manufacturing business and assist with sales development and account management. They will build and maintain relationships with contractors and customers while gaining experience in estimating and project coordination.

Qualifications

You are a driven and confident individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills, ready to build a long-term career in sales. You possess a professional demeanor, a willingness to travel, and the ability to adapt and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Sales

Account Management

Customer Relationship Management

Estimating

Project Coordination

Client Support

Job Description

Description

Are you driven, confident, and ready to build a long-term career in sales? We are looking for ambitious, professional individuals who want more than just a job — we are looking for future sales leaders.

As one of the nation’s largest manufacturers and suppliers of steel canopies, we are seeking motivated Sales Account Trainees to learn our business from the ground up. This is a hands-on training program designed to develop knowledgeable, relationship-focused sales professionals who truly understand the product, process, and customer experience from start to finish.

This role is ideal for someone who can walk into any room with confidence, build genuine relationships, communicate effectively, and represent our company with professionalism and personality.


What You’ll Do

  • Learn all aspects of the canopy manufacturing business from project conception through completion 
  • Train alongside experienced sales, operations, and production teams 
  • Develop strong product knowledge and understanding of customer needs 
  • Build and maintain relationships with contractors, customers, and industry professionals 
  • Travel to customer sites, meetings, trade shows, and project locations as needed 
  • Assist with sales development, account management, and customer communication 
  • Gain experience in estimating, project coordination, and client support 
  • Represent the company professionally in all interactions 

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills 
  • Confident, outgoing, and relationship-driven personality 
  • Professional appearance and demeanor 
  • Highly motivated with a strong work ethic 
  • Willingness to travel as needed 
  • Ability to adapt, learn quickly, and thrive in a fast-paced environment 
  • Self-starter with long-term career ambitions in sales 
  • Comfortable engaging with customers, leadership teams, and industry professionals 
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required for the right candidate 

What We Offer

  • Structured, hands-on training program 
  • Competitive salary during the 2-year training period 
  • Opportunity to transition into a commission-based sales role with significant earning potential 
  • Career growth opportunities within a growing national company 
  • Exposure to all areas of the business to build long-term success 
  • Supportive team environment with experienced mentors 

Why Join Us?

We believe successful salespeople are built through knowledge, experience, and relationships. Our trainees do not just learn how to sell — they learn the industry, the product, and the process inside and out. We invest in individuals who are hungry to grow, eager to learn, and ready to build a rewarding career in the steel manufacturing industry.

If you are motivated, personable, and ready to build a career with a company that values growth and opportunity, we want to hear from you.

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McGee Corporation

McGee Corporation stands as the leading provider of high-quality, custom-engineered canopy systems and has maintained its strong presence since 1961. McGee Corporation offers value through a cutting-edge 175,000 square foot manufacturing facility that ensures quality control and precision are integrated into every product consistently. Our distinctive manufacturing capabilities, combined with our committed and skilled workforce, allow for timely delivery of materials, minimizing onsite construction expenses, and providing you with a durable finished product that will endure for years. We prioritize our customers and their requirements. We take their needs seriously, as our success is intrinsically linked to theirs; without them, our achievements would not be possible. This is why our entire organization is continually focused on enhancing our service and exceeding their expectations.
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