Sales Trainee – Industrial Motors & Drives

About the role

Toshiba International Corporation (TIC) is a Toshiba America Group (TAG) Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation. TIC is a global leader in motors and drives, power electronics, transmission and distribution systems, and other social infrastructure systems. This Sales Trainee program is designed to turn high-potential early-career talent into future sales professionals.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured rotational program across sales, engineering, operations, and customer support
• Learn Toshiba’s motors, drives, and industrial product applications
• Support quoting, order management, and customer interactions
• Work alongside experienced sales professionals and engineers
• Gain exposure to distributors, customer accounts, and real projects
• Develop technical knowledge and commercial sales skills
• Build relationships with cross-functional teams across the business

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Sales, or related field
• Interest in technical or industrial sales
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Curiosity and willingness to learn complex products
• Ability to thrive in a hands-on, team-oriented environment
• Willingness to relocate to Houston for training (and relocate/travel after placement if needed)

Qualifications

• Nice to have: Sales coursework, internships, or exposure to manufacturing/industrial environments
• Competitive mindset with a strong drive to succeed

Skills

• Technical knowledge of electric motors and adjustable speed drives
• Understanding of industrial applications and system solutions
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations and product lifecycle
• Experience with sales processes, customer engagement, and distributor networks
• Basic understanding of business fundamentals including supply chain and finance

Benefits

• Full benefits package
• Relocation support for training (if applicable)
• Growth into commission-earning sales role after program completion

Pay

Competitive entry-level base salary

Schedule

Structured rotational program with training at Houston headquarters followed by a full-time sales role