A&E Incorporated Hiring for Sales / Marketing Trainee Job at Racine, WI Full Time

Sales / Marketing Trainee

For over 85 years, A&E has been the holding company of A&E Tools and Eckmann Custom Products designing, manufacturing, and distributing premium automotive/industrial tools, equipment, and custom contract metal stamping. Now, in its fourth generation of the Lang family, A&E Incorporated continues to grow and serve its loyal customers in a variety of business markets while providing jobs for hundreds in the community.

A&E Tools is looking for a future leader to enter our sales and marketing department as a Sales / Marketing trainee. The ideal candidate will spend time in various roles learning the business from the ground floor. Future opportunities for advancement could include a role in sales, marketing, product management, etc.

Rotations will involve:

· Manufacturing – Working in the manufacturing departments learning how our products are made and packaged

· Customer Service – Working with our customers, answering technical calls, entering orders, expedite requests, shipping and order status

· Marketing – Data analysis, new item set up documents both internally and for customers, routing, packaging, new product marketing and competitive research, copy writing, social media and trade show preparation

· Sales and Account Management – identifying opportunities for sales growth with existing and new customers, costing and quoting of product, in person and virtual meetings with customers, trade shows

A&E Tools has experienced significant growth over the past few years and is poised for strong future growth. Our current sales and marketing team averages over 20 years of experience and we are actively pursuing our next generation of leaders. We have multiple positions opening up over the next few years in different areas, so the perfect candidate will have influence in what role they pursue.

Requirements

· 4 year Degree

· 1-2 years of experience in a customer facing role (retail, hospitality, etc.)

· Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Teams, Outlook and Social Media platforms

· Problem solving mindset

· Solid written and verbal communication skills

· Good interpersonal skills

· Dependable and hardworking

Desired

· Willingness to travel up 25% of time including international

· Be able to work or travel on weekends / holidays if needed

· Mechanical aptitude, understanding of hand tools and or automotive

· Completion of college internship in a related area

Through the years, our company has developed a skilled workforce of which we are very proud. We will continue to rely on the talents and abilities of our people to help us grow. Team Members at A&E have the opportunity to learn and advance while contributing to our growth. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.

If you meet the requirements above, please apply including cover letter and compensation expectations.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Travel reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Racine, WI 53406: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: One location