Technical Sales Trainee (Fort Wayne)
About The Position
Balluff is hiring a Technical Sales Trainee for its Sales Trainee Engagement Program (STEP), a paid, 12-month rotational training program beginning the first week of January 2027. The program prepares participants to become Technical Sales Engineers in a defined sales territory. Trainees gain hands-on experience across key departments, develop product knowledge, and learn to deliver customer-focused solutions in industrial automation. After successfully completing the program, the trainee transitions into a Sales Engineer role supporting the Fort Wayne territory, where they will develop customer relationships and grow the business. During the program, the trainee rotates through Technical Customer Support, Sales Support, Operations, and other core functions; works on customer applications and solutions; participates in structured product and sales training; and gains experience with internal systems, customer communication, and demo tools. The trainee also travels with and shadows experienced Sales Engineers and begins building customer relationships through virtual sales activities. The role is based in the Fort Wayne territory after training, but requires relocation first to the Florence, Kentucky/Cincinnati, Ohio area for 12 months and then to Fort Wayne, Indiana. Travel may be up to 25%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a technical discipline.
- Up to 1–2 years of post-education experience.
- Technical aptitude and willingness to learn Balluff products and systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual meeting platforms.
- Ability and willingness to relocate to the Florence, Kentucky/Cincinnati, Ohio area for 12 months of training, then to the assigned Fort Wayne, Indiana territory.
- Strong time-management skills and a goal-oriented approach.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Clear, confident communication skills.
- Curiosity, drive, and eagerness to continue learning.
Responsibilities
- Rotate through Balluff’s core functions, including Technical Customer Support, Sales Support, and Operations.
- Solve real customer applications and build solutions to learn how Balluff products work.
- Participate in structured product and sales training programs.
- Gain experience with internal systems, customer communication, and demo tools.
- Travel with and shadow experienced Sales Engineers.
- Begin building customer relationships through virtual sales activities.
- After program completion, develop customer relationships and grow the business in the Fort Wayne territory.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary and incentive program.
- Paid relocation support.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Career growth and mentorship from experienced sales professionals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
