Tyler Pipe - Sales Trainee West

The Sales Trainee West will begin their development journey at our manufacturing facility in Tyler, TX, gaining hands-on experience across key operational areas including manufacturing, quality control, shipping, and customer service. Following this initial phase, the trainee will spend approximately six months working closely with a sales representative and/or distribution team, learning all aspects of the sales process in a real-world environment. Upon successful completion of the training program, the trainee will transition to a designated sales territory within the U.S.—with a strong focus on the West Region, including California, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. While preference is given to candidates currently residing in the Northeast, flexibility to relocate nationwide is required.

Sales Trainee West
Location: West Region
Pay: $55,000/year to start.
Travel: 80%

What You’ll Do:

• Travel through an assigned area to call on and develop relationships with regular and potential distribution customers, municipalities, engineers, etc.
• Set up product presentations through cold calling, phone calls, and through existing distribution.
• Prepare price quotations for customers as they pertain to job specifications and product availability.
• Identifies and works with other team members to resolve customer issues involving product, deliveries, and/or service.
• Be involved in the industry associations and attend trade shows affiliated with the plumbing industry.
• Work in a team atmosphere to help develop a stronger company image through personal development and business development, industry ads, as well as other media.

Note: Training period to last about 6-months.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the West Territory.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the region and nationally.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Team-oriented with multitasking abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with AX Dynamics 2012 is a plus.
• Basic accounting and financial knowledge.
• Plumbing industry experience is highly desirable.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a company with over 100 years of stability and industry leadership as a proud member of the McWane family.
• Work in a culture that prioritizes safety, accountability, and continuous improvement through The McWane Way principles.
• Join a supportive team that values trust, teamwork, and open communication.
• Enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Contribute to meaningful work that supports critical infrastructure and community development.
• Experience long-term employment with a company committed to its people and their success.

Based on the founding principles of McWane in 1920, it is expected that all team members will know and exhibit the eight principles of The McWane Way: Safety, Environment, Leadership, Accountability, Excellence, Trust, Teamwork, and Communication as well as the values and behaviors supporting these principles.
 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.