Technical Sales Trainee (Minneapolis)

BALLUFF INC•Florence, KY

160d•Hybrid

About The Position

Balluff is a global leader in sensor technology and industrial automation. This is a 6-month, paid rotational program designed to prepare individuals for a full-time Sales Engineer role. The program includes structured training, real-world experience, and a clear path to a field sales role. Trainees will rotate through core functions, learn about Balluff products by solving customer applications, gain experience with internal systems and customer communication, travel with experienced Sales Engineers, and begin developing customer relationships. Upon successful completion, trainees will transition into a Sales Engineer role supporting the Minneapolis territory, managing customer relationships, applying technical and sales training in the field, and driving business growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a technical discipline
Up to 1–2 years of post-education experience
Technical aptitude with a willingness to learn Balluff products and systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual meeting platforms
Ability and willingness to relocate twice: First, to Florence, KY / Cincinnati, OH area for training. Then, to your assigned sales territory (Minneapolis) upon program completion.

Responsibilities

Rotate through core functions including Technical Customer Support, Sales Support, and Operations
Learn how Balluff products work by solving real customer applications
Participate in structured product and sales training
Gain experience with internal systems, customer communication, and demo tools
Travel with and shadow experienced Sales Engineers
Begin developing customer relationships through virtual sales activities
Manage and grow customer relationships in the assigned territory
Apply technical and sales training in the field
Drive business growth within the assigned territory