Outside Sales Representative Trainee

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

Position Purpose:

The Home Depot Outside Sales Representative Training Program lasts 10-12 months and offers the opportunity to develop sales skills and gain hands-on experience by working in a variety of job rotations that directly impact our Pro business. The Home Depot Outside Sales Representative Trainee will learn day-to-day sales operations and gain exposure to how our distribution centers, stores, inside sales, and outside sales environments drive incremental Pro growth for one of the world’s leading retailers.

This position will enhance consultative selling skills with hands-on experiences, including real-world scenarios, simulations, job shadowing, and provide professional development opportunities including networking events, leadership exposure, and dedicated mentoring.

Candidates who successfully complete the program are eligible for promotion to Outside Sales Representative roles within the US market.


Key Responsibilities:

• 20% - Cross-Functional Collaboration and Mentorship - Participate in meetings across the Pro business, gaining exposure to cross-functional business units. Build networking relationships and receive mentoring and coaching from direct manager and rotation managers.
• 10% - Formal Training - Complete weekly and monthly professional development training by set deadlines, including instructor-led selling courses and eLearning
• 70% - On-the-Job Training – Gain foundational understanding of products and services relevant to wholesale construction industry. Travel to stores, distribution centers, other company facilities and customer locations to shadow and gain knowledge through interactions with associates who work in stores, distribution centers, inside and outside sales, and support functions.
  

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• This Position typically reports to OSRT Pro Manager
• This Has 0 Direct Reports

Travel Requirements:

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
   

Physical Requirements:

• Must continuously stand or walk or regularly requires lifting/handling/carrying material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds).
   

Working Conditions:

• Usually in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort from such things as dust, fumes or odors.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States
• Must possess a valid driver's license from a U.S. state or territory

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Professional Sales or Consultative Selling equivalent.
• Problem solving and general analytical skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
   

Minimum Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
   

Preferred Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
   

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 0
   

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• 1
   

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• No previous leadership experience
   

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• No previous leadership experience
   

Certifications:

• None
   

Competencies:

• Action Oriented
• Being Resilient
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Drives Results