Sales and Leadership Trainee - Spring 2027 - Jr. Project Manager at Yancey Bros. Co. in Austell, GA

Job description

• One of Georgia’s oldest and most successful private companies is recruiting its next generation of high-performance leaders! Yancey Brothers Caterpillar is seeking candidates to join the Sales and Leadership Training Program. We are looking for candidates who are motivated to build their sales and operational capabilities in preparation for future roles. This is a great opportunity to get an entry level role into sales and a pathway to leadership.
• The Sales and Leadership Training (SaLT) Program at Yancey Brothers Co. is a dynamic, full-time opportunity designed to prepare you for a successful future in our organization. Offered twice a year with flexible start dates, this 12-week, rotation-based training program is ideal for motivated individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and lead.
• As a Sales and Leadership Trainee, you’ll gain hands-on experience across our business divisions through a structured blend of in-person and computer-based training focused on sales and leadership fundamentals. Throughout the program, you’ll participate in job shadowing, on-the-job learning, and rotational assignments that expose you to multiple departments and functions within the company. You’ll also attend interactive classroom sessions and engage in leadership development activities that strengthen your skills and broaden your understanding of our organization.
• From day one, you’ll be assigned a “home base assignment” where you’ll begin to build specific job skills while immersing yourself in Yancey’s culture and core values. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with team members at all levels of the company, gaining insight into their roles and responsibilities as you explore different areas of the business.
• Upon successful completion of the program, you will transition full-time into your home base assignment, officially becoming a SaLT Alumni. This entry-level position is designed to be the launchpad for a long and rewarding career at Yancey Brothers.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience across business divisions through a structured blend of in-person and computer-based training focused on sales and leadership fundamentals.
• Participate in job shadowing, on-the-job learning, and rotational assignments that expose you to multiple departments and functions within the company.
• Attend interactive classroom sessions and engage in leadership development activities.
• Upon successful completion of the program, transition full-time into your home base assignment.

Requirements

• We are looking for candidates that have prior experience working/volunteering in sales, retail, management, or customer service type roles. Good communication skills, desire to learn and a willingness to listen will be essential for maintaining relationships with your customers and fellow coworkers. You should possess a sense of urgency and desire to provide superior customer service. The ability to work both with a team and independently is essential to this position as well. SaLTs will be required to travel periodically to our Austell, GA location for SaLT Program meetings, trainings, and site visits. Yancey Brothers Co. provides hotel accommodations as needed and reimburses mileage to support this travel
• College degree or related equivalent experience.
• Long-term interest in future sales and leadership opportunities with Yancey Bros. Co. is preferred.
• Demonstrated success in prior work/volunteer experience
• Ability to use judgment and creativity in applying solutions to business concerns
• High energy and strong work ethic required.
• Ability to effectively communicate sales, parts, and service solutions over telephone, in person and through technology.
• Ability to work in a team setting and individually

Skills

Required

• Good communication skills
• Desire to learn
• Willingness to listen
• Sense of urgency
• High energy and strong work ethic

Benefits

• Yancey Bros. Co. offers a full benefits package that includes aggressive compensation levels, technician tool allowances, full medical, vision and dental coverage, employee wellness programs, paid vacations and more.
• Competitive Pay Structure
• Competitive Pay
• Individual Bonus Opportunities Available
• Technician Tool Allowance
• 401k Plan Strong Company Match
• Employee Profit Sharing
• Financial Wellness Coaching
• Employee Wellness Program
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Group Life Insurance
• Personal Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Career Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training
• Advancement Opportunities