Sales Trainee

Otis•San Francisco, CA

2d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Otis Elevator Company is searching for highly motivated candidates interested in starting a career in sales! The comprehensive training program provides development opportunities that consist of classroom instruction as well as hands-on field learning. Sales Trainees will shadow Sales Reps/Account Managers, Field Supervisors, and Technicians to obtain business and industry knowledge as well as product training. Following success in the 3 month training program, Sales Trainees will be assigned a sales role with a portfolio of accounts in a defined geographic territory which may require relocation. Candidates should be geographically mobile and location flexible to help ensure a fit can be made between individual preference and business necessity/requirements. This is a salaried position and offers additional incentive compensation following success in the trainee program, along with excellent benefits!

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required or currently pursing degree which must be awarded prior to start date in July 2026
Ability to work in a highly team-oriented and dynamic environment
Candidate must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively develop expectations and relationships with internal and external customers
Needs to be self-motivated and able to manage many simultaneous projects and responsibilities

Nice To Haves

Prior sales internship experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Sell Otis products and/or services upgrades
Develop and explain the sales territory through cold calling and familiarity with local market conditions and competitor dynamics
Identify benefits to the customer and opportunities to upgrade/replace products involved
Service existing accounts to ensure retention of business
Work to improve current and develop new business relationships
Achieve or exceed planned sales objectives
Provide technical support to current and prospective customers
Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of Otis products
Monitor and manage the collection of accounts
Perform product quality surveys
Schedule necessary field resources to ensure customer satisfaction

Benefits

401(k) plan that includes generous company match and a separate automatic retirement contribution
Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage for colleagues and their eligible dependents, beginning on their first day of employment
Three weeks paid vacation and paid company holidays
Paid sick leave
Employee assistance and wellness incentive programs
Life insurance and disability coverage
Voluntary benefits, such as legal, pet, home, and auto insurance
Birth/adoption and parental leave benefits
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement program
Peer recognition and service anniversary awards, as well as spot performance bonus opportunities