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Business Development & Sales Trainee

Storr Office Environments

Greensboro, NC

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Business Development, Communication Skills, Consultative Sales, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Customer Support/Service, Follow Through, Furniture, Inside Sales, Interior Design, Interpersonal Skills, Mock Up, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Product Programs, Proposal Writing, Request for Proposals (RFP), Retail, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Support, Solution Sales, Training Program
LOCATION
Greensboro, NC
POSTED
30+ days ago

About the Role

Storr is seeking a motivated and career-driven individual to join our team as a Business Development & Sales Trainee in Greensboro, NC. This role is designed for someone looking to build a long-term career in commercial sales, workplace solutions, and client relationship management.

This is a structured development opportunity that prepares individuals to transition into a full-time Account Executive role within approximately 12-18 months. During the training period, you will work alongside experienced sales professionals, support customer projects, learn the commercial interiors industry, and develop the skills needed to manage client relationships confidently and successfully.

The ideal candidate is curious, organized, proactive, and energized by building relationships and solving customer challenges.

What You'll Do

Sales & Customer Support

  • Assist the sales team with day-to-day client and project activities
  • Respond to inbound customer inquiries and help identify appropriate workplace solutions
  • Build and prepare quotes for smaller opportunities and support larger opportunities with senior sales team members
  • Maintain ongoing communication with customers regarding quotes, orders, and project updates
  • Enter and track customer activity within CRM systems

Training & Professional Development

  • Learn Storr's products, services, internal systems, and sales processes
  • Participate in structured sales and product training programs
  • Develop consultative selling and relationship-building skills
  • Gain exposure to contract furniture, workplace strategy, and commercial interiors solutions
  • Work toward individual sales, activity, and customer service goals

Project & Team Support

  • Assist Account Managers with:

  • Customer meetings

  • Product research and recommendations

  • Site visits and field measurements

  • Proposal preparation and presentations

  • Bid and RFP support

  • Vendor coordination and mock-up preparation

  • Help maintain showroom organization and presentation standards

  • Support order coordination and follow-through for booked projects

Qualifications

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred in:

  • Business

  • Marketing

  • Communications

  • Interior Design

  • Related field

  • Prior customer service, retail, hospitality, or sales experience is helpful but not required

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment

  • Comfortable learning technology, systems, and pricing tools

  • Self-starter with leadership potential and problem-solving ability

  • Interest in developing into a long-term sales career

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
  • 401(k) with Company Match Potential
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Maternity & Paternity Leave
  • Flexible Work Schedule
  • Casual Dress Environment
  • Strong Work / Life Balance
  • Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities

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