Sales Rep Trainee (Southern California)

Who Are We

POOLCORP is the worlds leading distributor of outdoor living products. With more than 445 Sales Centers and over 6000 employees we proudly provide unparalleled service to our 120000 customers across 13 countries. At POOLCORP youll find a wealth of opportunities that support your individual and long-term career goals. Publicly traded since 1995 POOLCORP is a global organization with a long history of continuous success - clearly making it an industry leader in so many ways!

What We Offer:

Employer of Choice - the pace is fast the atmosphere is fun and the people are friendly. Every team member is encouraged to innovate contribute ideas and discover solutions as an important part of a

world-class team.

Benefits Package - 401k with company match health benefits wellness program education reimbursement paid travel employee stock paid time off and many more!

Growth - Youll have the opportunity to prove yourself from the very beginning and to make an impact. How far and how fast you grow in your career is up to you.

Continuous Learning With over 100 online courses we invest heavily in our employees development to maximize their success and the success of our company.

Community Involvement - we believe that a being a good corporate citizen is the right thing to do for our customers employees and community.

Safety - the health and safety of our employees and customers is at the core of our company culture.

Stability as a Fortune 1000 company and industry leader we have only touched the surface for the demand of outdoor living products.

Job Summary:

The Management in Training - Sales (MIT) Program is an entry-level hands-on training program based in our distribution warehouse. It is a great for individuals seeking an introductory role that will lead to a long-term career in distribution B2B sales.

You will receive 6-months of guidance support and resources to learn about the swimming pool supply irrigation and landscape distribution industry.

If you are passionate about sales love to lead and are customer service oriented then we are ready to kick start your career!

Upon completion of the program program graduates are eligible to apply for Business Development Representative roles that are available nationwide.

Hiring at the following locations:

CALIFORNIA:

• SCP Riverside; 780 Columbia Ave Riverside CA 92507

• SCP Murrieta; 41675 Cherry St Murrieta CA 92562

• SCP Anaheim; 4900 E. Landon Dr Anaheim CA 92807

• NPT Ontario; 1120 Mission Blvd Ontario CA 91761

• SPP Newbury Park; 1180 Tourmaline Ave Newbury Park CA 91320

*Willingness to relocate at the end of training in May 2026 is a requirement at company expense.

What You Will Do:

• Receive hands-on sales training by traveling with our outside sales representatives and participating in sales and service calls.

• Shadow contractors/builders service/maintenance and retail store customers to learn their aspect of the swimming pool irrigation and landscaping business.

• Participate in classroom training sessions (lecture role play and computer lab) at the state-of-the-art EDGEucation Center in Plano Texas. Topics to include sales financials human capital management and operating systems.

• Increase your job knowledge by participating in sales conferences obtaining sales certifications researching marketing trends and using marketing tools.

• Give a comprehensive presentation to senior level management for completion of the Sales MIT program at the end of the 6 month program.

• Other job duties and special sales projects as assigned.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelors degree or Associates degree in Management Selling & Sales Management Marketing or other related discipline with a minimum of 2.5 GPA.

• At least 6 months of work experience in sales and/or customer service experience in a sales service or distribution lieu of work experience will consider involvement in sales internships organizations/clubs volunteer work/community service athletics or military leadership.

• Results driven self-starter with the ability to lead a team with rapidly changing priorities. Strong leadership skills are a must!

• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change uncertainty and rejection.

• Willingness and ability to relocate during and after the program (at company expense) for career development opportunities.

• Ability to travel 25% of the time.

• Ability to maneuver heavy machinery such as pallet jacks forklifts etc. and lift products up to 75 pounds.

Preferred:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite with ability to learn inventory system and additional software.

• In lieu of work experience will consider involvement in distribution or supply chain internships organizations/clubs volunteer work/community service athletics or military leadership.

Learn more about the position by visiting want Benefits Youve got it! Our generous benefits package includes:

• Medical Dental Vision and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs

• 401 (k) with generous company match

• 13 days of paid time off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays (NOTE: PTO increases with tenure!)

• 100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Paid Parental Leave

• Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs

• Bonus Programs that include Employee Recognition and Referrals Summer Madness and Annual Performance

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Employee Discounts and much more!

Bilingual Military Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply! Currently POOLCORP has over one hundred and twenty military personnel serving on our team. We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions.

All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized. This position is considered safety-sensitive and includes tasks or duties which could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the tasks or others.

At POOLCORP we are committed to our employees success. Our comprehensive benefits program offers the flexibility of benefits that meet the needs of our employees and their families. Some of these benefits include medical dental and vision care company-paid life and long-term disability insurance prescription drug coverage flexible spending and health savings accounts 401(k) with company match employee stock purchase plan and employee assistance and education reimbursement programs. These benefits can help build a foundation for the future while helping employees live a healthy lifestyle.

The annual compensation for this position in all states is $60000 based on a full-time schedule. Additionally this position may be eligible for relocation or cost of living adjustments. The application window for this position is expected to close after 30 days of posting but will remain open until filled.

Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the job duties listed in the description.

Your total compensation (pay benefits and bonuses) will be adjusted based upon your job classification hours worked and length of employment. Please note that benefits are subject to change. For more information about compensation and benefits visit including all its subsidiaries is a drug-free company and Equal Opportunity Employer By Choice. The Company understands respects and values diversity unique styles experiences identities ideas and opinions while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled.

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