International Sales & Marketing Specialist (Apprenticeship)

About the role

Join a growing, employee-owned U.S. manufacturer with a global footprint across 40+ countries. We're hiring a driven, entry-level sales professional to develop into a future leader of international accounts.

Responsibilities

• Grow International Accounts: Build relationships with existing global distributors, identify expansion opportunities, and drive repeat business through consistent, high-quality engagement
• Develop New Markets: Proactively prospect and win new international customers through outreach, trade shows, and market research-turning opportunities into long-term partnerships
• Sell Real, Technical Products: Quickly learn specialized industrial equipment and confidently translate technical features into clear, practical value for customers
• Own the Sales Process: Manage your pipeline, track opportunities in CRM, forecast accurately, and follow through to close business
• Gain Global Exposure: Travel internationally 6-7 times per year (10-12 days per trip), meeting partners face-to-face across Europe and Asia and representing the company as a trusted advisor
• Build Toward Ownership: Start by supporting existing accounts, then progressively take on more responsibility with a clear path to owning key international relationships within 18-24 months

Requirements

• 0-3 years of sales experience - but more importantly, you have the mindset of a top performer
• Highly Driven & Competitive: Motivated by results, earnings, and being the best. Don't settle for average—you push for more.
• Entrepreneurial Builder: Want ownership, not just a job. Excited by the opportunity to build accounts, grow revenue, and create something long-term.
• Relentlessly Curious & Coachable: Absorb information quickly, ask smart questions, and apply feedback to get better-fast.
• Natural Relationship Builder: Earn trust easily and know how to turn conversations into lasting business partnerships.
• Action-Oriented Hunter: Comfortable picking up the phone, creating opportunities, and driving momentum every day.
• Resilient & Mentally Tough: Handle rejection, adapt quickly, and stay focused on winning.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in sales, international business, or technical products
• Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through
• Mechanical or technical aptitude (or a strong desire to learn)
• Ability and enthusiasm to travel internationally (valid passport required)

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Technical aptitude
• Outreach and market research skills
• CRM proficiency

Benefits

• Compensation: Base: $50K-$60K (up to $65K DOE), Commission: 3% on account growth + 8-10% on new business, On Target Earnings: $70K-$80K Year 1 → $90K-$110K+ Year 2 → the earning potential is uncapped!
• Hybrid (2 days remote after training) in Burnsville
• Global travel opportunity
• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Holidays, ESOP

Pay

• Base: $50K-$60K (up to $65K DOE)
• Commission: 3% on account growth + 8-10% on new business
• On Target Earnings: $70K-$80K Year 1 → $90K-$110K+ Year 2 → the earning potential is uncapped!

Schedule

• Hybrid (2 days remote after training) in Burnsville