Sales Trainee

About Eastern Industrial Supplies, Inc Eastern Industrial Supplies specializes in the quality distribution of pipes, valves, and fittings (PVF), as well as commercial plumbing products. We opened our doors in 1980 in Greenville, SC and our growth has led the company into the Southeast markets of SC, NC, GA, TN, AL, and FL. We focus on exceeding customer expectations and honoring God in all we do by: caring for people, continuously improving, and growing profitably. We have built a culture of caring in which people are always more important than profits. Each member of our team is truly valued. We are a family-owned and operated company, and the culture of being a family also resonates through all associates!

About The Role Coordinates and supports activities of the organization engaged in the sale of engineered products, instrumentation, controls, and industrial piping supplies. Provides foundational customer and operational support by managing the order pipeline, quote-to-PO conversions, and vendor communications while systematically developing technical product knowledge.

What You'll Do Immediate Core Duties & Process Support

• Focuses daily activities on tracking down shipping/delivery information, expediting purchase orders (POs), and preparing standard or repeat vendor quotes.
• Implements and maintains a standardized physical folder system for quote-to-PO conversions, ensuring folders are labeled accurately with Sales Order (SO) numbers and include all pertinent spreadsheets and shop notes to guarantee seamless absence coverage across the team.
• Minimizes operational bottlenecks by adhering to strict workflow guidelines, ensuring all assigned tasks, projects, and RFQs are systematically logged and tracked via Spiro.ai.

Sales Support & Sales Trainee

• Generates new and repeat sales by providing basic product and technical information in a timely manner.
• Enters sales quotations and orders for new and existing customers into core operating systems.
• Confers with potential and existing customers to ascertain delivery timelines and required service needs.
• Organizes documentation on all orders and quotes to resolve discrepancies with vendor billing, monitoring scheduled shipment dates to ensure timely delivery.
• Sets up and maintains comprehensive customer files.
• Coordinates activities across sales, service, accounting, receiving, and shipping operations to ensure a fluid customer experience.

What You'll Get

• Competitive Pay & Comprehensive Benefits: We offer competitive salaries and a range of great benefits including medical, dental, short term disability (paid for by the company) and a 401(k) plan with immediate employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Eastern offers paid holidays and a bank of Paid Time Off (PTO) hours. This allows for a healthy work-life balance and to take the time you need to rest, relax, and rejuvenate.
• "Eastern Cares" Mission Days: As an employee, you can participate in PAID mission days, where you can engage in meaningful volunteer work and contribute to causes that matter to you.
• Growth and Development: You can develop your skills and advance in your career through training programs, mentorship opportunities, and internal promotions.
• Positive Company Culture: As a family-owned and operated business, the sense of being part of a family extends to all associates. You will be part of a supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are recognized and appreciated.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma with some college plus work experience or Bachelor's degree
• Great attitude!