Sales Trainee

reliancerelianceColumbia, South Carolina, United States
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Posted

9/10/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

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Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The Sales Trainee will support territory managers with quotes, customer inventory requests, and follow-ups while maintaining professional customer relationships. Additionally, the role involves performing administrative duties such as invoicing, inventory cycle updates, and directing walk-in customers.

Requirements overview

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational abilities, and the capacity to learn quickly are required for this entry-level position.

Key skills

Microsoft OfficeCustomer ServiceSalesCommunicationTime ManagementAnalytical SkillsDetail OrientedMulti-taskingInventory ManagementInvoicingRelationship BuildingOrder ExpeditingAdministrative Support

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Education requirements

high school

About reliance

Industry

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

Employees

1,212

Type

Public Company

Size

10,001+ employees

Reliance, Inc. (NYSE:RS) is a leading diversified metal solutions provider and the largest metals service center company in North America. Through a network of more than 315 locations in 40 states and 12 countries outside of the United States, the Company provides value-added metals processing services and distributes a full line of over 100,000 metal products. These products include galvanized, hot-rolled and cold-finished steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper, titanium and alloy steel sold to more than 125,000 customers in a broad range of industries.

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Job categories

SalesCustomer Service & SupportAdministrative

Description

Job Summary This job is in the Inside Sales job family (Department). Entry level position allowing the opportunity to learn Inside Sales and Administrative duties. Work directly with customer service representatives and administrative lead. Reports to the Branch Manager. Physical Requirements Walk(Move, Traverse), Stand or Sit(Stationary position), 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 • Establish and maintain professional relationships with customers. • Ability to quote price and availability to customers. • Effectively relate credit terms and conditions to customers. • Work efficiently with operations team to relate delivery dates to customers. • Support territory managers with follow ups, out calls, quotes, and customer inventory requests. • Work with sales associates to create key account strategies. • Acquire new accounts. • Assist in buyouts to procure product. • Expedite customer orders and shipments when requested. • Invoicing, updating receivers, inventory cycles, MTR’s and month end duties. OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Miscellaneous office duties (directing walk-in customers, answering phone calls and filing) • Maintain a safe work environment. • Assist other departments as needed. Required Skills • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products • Detail oriented, well organized with strong analytical skills. • Able to learn quickly. • Self-starter who works equally well individually and in a team environment • Must be flexible and adaptable to quick changing business priorities. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Multi-tasker • Excellent time management skills EEO Statement Reliance, Inc. IS A DRUG-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT EEO/DISABILITY/VETERAN

Requirements

  • Microsoft Office
  • Customer Service
  • Sales
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Analytical Skills
  • Detail Oriented
  • Multi-tasking
  • Inventory Management
  • Invoicing
  • Relationship Building
  • Order Expediting
  • Administrative Support

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