Sales Trainee

Description

Job Summary – Sales Trainee

Join the Hirsch Team as a Sales Trainee! Under the guidance of a Branch Manager, the Sales Trainee will gain hands-on experience in receiving, warehousing, product delivery, customer service, and sales. In this role, you will learn the company’s operations, functions, and policies to build a strong foundation for growth and advancement within Hirsch.

Why Join Hirsch as a Sales Trainee?

This is more than a job- it’s an opportunity to build a career. You’ll step into a role where: 

• You will develop your sales abilities and knowledge of the company and its goals to prepare for future advancement within Hirsch.
• You will build strong relationships with customers and vendors while gaining in-depth product knowledge to confidently answer questions and recommend the best product options.
• You will join a company with genuine culture, loyalty, and fun—because we believe people make the difference.

Company Overview

About Hirsch Pipe & Supply

For over 90 years, Hirsch has been the trusted partner of plumbing and HVAC professionals across Southern California, helping contractors get more jobs done in a day by keeping their crews productive with the right products, competitive pricing, and a team that truly values your time. We operate 30 convenient locations throughout LA, Orange County, San Diego, Riverside, and the Inland Empire—ensuring contractors are never more than 20 minutes away from fast, friendly service.

Our culture is built on genuine relationships and a strong sense of family. Our workplace is a dynamic, fast-paced environment centered on our employees and customers, and the Hirsch team is made up of focused individuals who work hard, treat each other with respect, and understand the importance of family and fun. We have been recognized nationally and regionally as a Top Workplace. Our Hirsch Values guide everything we do and are an important part of how we work together, serve our customers, and support our communities. In short, Hirsch is your chance for a great future!

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously develop the knowledge and skills necessary to transition into a higher-level Counter Sales position. 
• Work alongside an experienced Counter Sales team to build real-world sales experience.
• Provide excellent customer service at the counter by answering product questions and assisting customers with order placement under supervision.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and vendors to drive sales growth and foster long-term customer loyalty.

Job Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in the plumbing/HVAC industry, wholesale distribution, or a related trade field
• Professional, approachable, and customer-focused demeanor
• Strong desire to provide exceptional customer service and build lasting business relationships
• Desire to grow and advance within the company
• Willingness to learn through on-the-job training
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.  
• Pass pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check

Employee Benefits

Hirsch offers competitive salaries, ongoing training opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Profit sharing

401K + employer match

Flexible Spending Account

Long Term Disability

Employer paid life insurance

Employee purchase program

Vacation/Sick/Holiday pay