SI Buildings Sales Development Program Trainee

Siemens • Raleigh, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Development Program (SDP) at Smart Infrastructure Buildings is a structured, early-career development experience designed to prepare participants for a Sales Executive role in the building automation, fire, and security industry. The program combines technical training, sales skill development, cohort learning, and hands-on local-area experience to accelerate readiness for a customer-facing sales position. Participants gain exposure to Siemens’ portfolio, sales processes, tools, and customer engagement strategies while building business and technical foundations.

The position is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and runs for nine months, from January 4, 2027, through September 30, 2027. It is a full-time, permanent role with an office/site-only work mode. This is a sales commission-eligible position, with an assigned annual sales quota. Participation in training sessions, cohort meetings, and program assignments is mandatory. Participants are expected to demonstrate continuous learning, professionalism, and a growth mindset throughout the program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, technical studies, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Interest in technical sales or solutions selling.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Learning agility and curiosity.
• Self-motivation and accountability.

Nice To Haves

• Internship experience at Siemens in sales, engineering, or customer-facing roles.
• Interest in HVAC, building automation, fire, security, or mechanical systems.
• Presentation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured technical and sales training.
• Engage in cohort learning sessions and program assignments.
• Complete area-based learning activities and job shadowing.
• Build foundational knowledge of building automation, fire, and/or security solutions.
• Learn Siemens sales processes, tools, and CRM systems.
• Support sales teams with customer research, proposals, and opportunity development.
• Present learnings and progress throughout the program.
• Collaborate with mentors, managers, and program leaders.
• Participate in mandatory training sessions, cohort meetings, and program assignments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level