Inside Sales Trainee
Earle M. Jorgensen Company
Schaumburg, Illinois
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
JOB TYPE
Intern
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Business Operations, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Cross-Functional, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Inside Sales, Manufacturing, Microsoft Exchange Server, Order Management, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Capability, Product Pricing, Product Reviews, Record Keeping, Sales, Sales Operations, Sales Support, Supply Chain Operations, Team Player, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Schaumburg, Illinois
POSTED
1 day ago
Sales Trainee - Intern
Department: Inside Sales
Reports To: Inside Sales Manager / General Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Company Summary
EMJ is a leading supplier of Steel and Aluminum Bar, Tubing, and Plate to manufacturing companies in North America and around the world. Our broad network of facilities, superior inventories, extensive value-added processing capabilities, and world-class technology enables EMJ to provide unsurpassed service to our customers.
Job Summary
The Sales Trainee – Intern position is a short-term, paid internship opportunity designed for college students interested in learning about the metals industry and developing foundational skills in inside sales. This internship provides structured exposure to customer service practices, order management, and general sales operations in a professional, industrial setting. Interns will work closely with experienced Inside Sales Representatives to gain insight into the business and contribute to daily team functions.
Compensation & Benefits
This is a paid internship. Interns are not eligible for company benefits or the Sales Incentive Program. The internship is expected to last no more than 90 days.
Physical Requirements: Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Reaching, Repetitive Motion Function in the Job: Sedentary Work- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Job Function:
Essential Job Duties
Shadow Inside Sales Representatives and observe how customer relationships are managed.
Learn how to process customer quotes and orders using internal systems.
Assist in reviewing product information, pricing, and availability details.
Participate in department training on company products, services, and industry practices.
Support sales team members with administrative tasks such as data entry, record keeping, and internal communication.
Attend sales and operations meetings to observe cross-functional collaboration.
Maintain a professional attitude and a willingness to learn throughout the internship.
Required Skills:
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a college or university program.
Interest in sales, business operations, supply chain, or industrial markets.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Willingness to learn and take initiative in a professional setting.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work in a team environment and accept feedback.
Compensation Range: The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $20.00/Hr. - USD $20.00/Hr. depending on experience, qualifications, and location.
About the Company
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Earle M. Jorgensen Company
A rich history has fueled EMJ's evolution. Jorgensen Steel and Aluminum was founded in 1921 and quickly became a highly-regarded name in the U.S. metal-working industry. Jorgensen grew to stock one of the country's largest inventories of carbon, alloy, stainless and aluminum bar, sheet, plate and structural steel.
In 1990, Jorgensen merged with Kilsby-Roberts, the largest distributor of specialty bar and tubing in the country. Kilsby-Roberts' origins date back to the C.A. Roberts Company, founded in 1915, and Kilsby Tube Supply, founded in 1946. The two companies merged in 1981 to become Kilsby-Roberts. In 1986, Kilsby-Roberts acquired the century-old A.B. Murray Company, and its status as the pre-eminent bar and tubing distributor in the country was assured.
Kilsby's strengths in tubing and specialty bar products - joined with Jorgensen's presence in the general line steel, stainless and aluminum markets - created a powerful strategic alliance: EMJ. Now, those three simple initials bring together all the resources and know-how of its predecessors.
On April 3, 2006, Reliance Steel & Aluminum Company completed the acquisition of Earle M. Jorgensen Company. EMJ became a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance (www.rsac.com).
Many metals distributors promise reliable service, but only EMJ offers an "On Time, Or Free" delivery guarantee. With complete knowledge and expertise in all aspects of metal supply and distribution, EMJ truly is Making a Material Difference®.
COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employeesINDUSTRY
Metals and Minerals
FOUNDED
1921
WEBSITE
www.emjmetals.com