Technical Sales Trainee (Minneapolis)
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 for a Technical Sales Engineer career in industrial automation. Trainees gain hands-on experience across key departments, develop product knowledge, and learn to deliver customer-focused solutions. After successful completion, the trainee transitions into a Sales Engineer role supporting the Minneapolis territory, developing customer relationships and growing the business. During training, the position is based in the Florence, Kentucky/Cincinnati, Ohio area. The employee must then relocate to the assigned Minneapolis, Minnesota sales territory after completing the program. The role includes travel with and shadowing experienced Sales Engineers, with travel of 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, KY/Cincinnati, OH area for 12 months of training, then to the assigned Minneapolis, MN sales territory.
- Enjoy solving problems and improving efficiency.
- Curiosity about how things work.
- Good time management and a goal-oriented approach.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Confident and clear communication.
- Eagerness to continue learning.
Responsibilities
- Rotate through 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 successful completion of STEP, support the Minneapolis territory as a Sales Engineer, developing customer relationships and growing the business.
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
