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Technical Sales Development Program 2027 (U.S.)

Lincoln Electric · Euclid, OH · 6 days ago
Business Development$10/hrFull-time

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader helping customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. The company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations.

About the role

The Technical Sales Development Program is a 16-week training program at Lincoln Electric’s World Headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio, designed to prepare participants for a full-time Technical Sales Representative role. Trainees will develop welding skills, build comprehensive product knowledge, and learn to excel in a dynamic sales environment. Following the program, representatives will relocate to territories across the country to manage and grow a $10+ million territory.

What sets us apart

  • LincPal Program: Get paired with a Lincoln Electric employee to guide your experience.
  • Professional Development: Participate in workshops and leadership development opportunities.
  • Hands-On Training: Learn to weld in our state-of-the-art Welding Technology Center.
  • Networking & Culture: Participate in program social events and team-building activities.
  • Career Pathway: Explore advancement opportunities within the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in a Documented Cost Reduction project with Lincoln Electric’s end users to understand value selling in a competitive landscape.
  • Provide technical support, demonstrations, and training where needed to drive positive sales results.
  • Drive corporate and regional strategic initiatives focused on growing Top Line, Alloy, Automation, and High Technology Products.
  • Develop strategies to grow business with key distribution partners within the territory.
  • Provide distributor training, support and promote corporate distributor programs, and create targeted programs to drive sales and increase market share.
  • Provide end-user training support and promote all Lincoln products, with a special focus on Automation products.
  • Drive Educational Programs to major schools and unions to increase product share and visibility in educational facilities and total sales.

Requirements

  • Pursuing or having achieved a bachelor’s degree in a STEM or Business field by June 2027.
  • Eligible to work in the U.S. on a full-time, permanent basis without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

  • A degree in business administration, marketing, engineering, communication, or related fields.
  • Minimum overall GPA of 2.8.
  • Willing to relocate to Cleveland for the Trainee Program and open to relocation upon program completion.
  • Interest in sales, technical/field service, and customer support.
  • Willingness to collaborate across departments (engineering, product management, and sales).

Schedule

Target program dates: June 24th, 2027.

Relocation

While local candidates are preferred, a relocation package is available for trainees residing more than 50 miles from the program location.

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