2027 College Development Program - Sales (Global Accounts)

Convergint; Hoffman Estates (IL); Remote; USD 66,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off 13 days annually

Medical, Dental & Vision Plan

401K Matching Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vehicle reimbursement or company car

Job summary

Convergint is seeking energetic sales colleagues for a six-month training-driven College Development Program. You will learn, network, and prepare to sell while building relationships with customers and partners.

The role emphasizes world-class service, growth mindset, and a culture that values integrity and inclusion. We offer structured onboarding, teamwork, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships and close opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with existing customers and prospects to identify opportunities.
• Collaborate with partners across industries to grow accounts.
• Develop business opportunities and write proposals for installations and services.
• Translate customer needs into detailed proposals and project plans.
• Prospect, qualify, and secure new sales opportunities.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Communication

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Education

College degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Build a career where values meet worldwide opportunity.Job Description: Convergint is looking for full-time, enthusiastic, results driven and forward-thinking sales colleagues to join our amazing culture. As part of College Development Program, you will be provided with the knowledge, tools, and resources to succeed. Through a six-month training program, candidates are offered the opportunity to network, learn, and fine tune their Convergint knowledge before heading out into the marketplace to sell. In this role, you will prospect and cultivate new relationships, gaining an understanding of our clients’ needs while securing sales opportunities, working on a team delivering world-class service for our customers. As a sales colleague, you are a part of a dynamic team that allows you to grow as Convergint grows.For information about how we use your personal information, please see our Colleague & Applicant Privacy Notice, available on convergint.com/careers.Who You AreYou have a passion for providing world-class service to customers, colleagues and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability and delivering results. You are a self-starter, a leader, and team player. You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces equal opportunity and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and home. You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional sales colleague.Who We AreWith over 20-years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer’s best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs which drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced-based systems integrator in the industry. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.What you’ll do with “Our Training and Your Experience”Convergint's greatest strength is our people! Every colleague is encouraged to participate in our Recruit Awesome People program, helping us grow Convergint by promoting our colleague-first culture and referring top talent to the Talent Acquisition Team and hiring managers.Build relationships with existing customers and prospects to cultivate and identify new opportunities.Collaborate with premier partners in vertical markets and industries such as transportation, global/enterprise accounts, utilities, financial/banking, healthcare, datacenters, federal, state and local governments, and K-12 & higher education.Develop business opportunities, conduct needs assessment (customer site assessments) and write proposals for system installation and service opportunities.Develop market awareness through networking, presentations, event attendance and industry associations.Partner with operations personnel to execute growth, development, sales and marketing of all solutions.Translate a variety of customer needs / requirements into detailed proposals and project implementation plans to meet Customer requirements.What You’ll NeedStrong affinity for problem solving.Desire to learn, understand, and apply solutions to customer challenges.Ability to build customer confidence and cultivate business relationships.Proactively source sales & service opportunities.Ability to adapt to business changes with the ability to influence others.Basic skills in Microsoft Office.Strong presentation and communication skills.Technical acumen, or the affinity to learn and stay on top of evolving technology trends.Company BenefitsConvergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which all individuals are able to realize their maximum potential within the company. We offer a variety of programs and exceptional benefits:10 Company Holidays and Paid Time Off starting at 13 days annuallyFun & Laughter Day OffMedical, Dental & Vision PlanLife insurance & Disability PlanWellness Program401K Matching PlanColleague Assistance ProgramTuition reimbursementCompetitive salary and compensation planVehicle reimbursement plan or company vehicleCorporate Social Responsibility DayCell phone reimbursement (if applicable)Paid parental leaveRequirements:Education: College degree, trade school or equivalent experiencePreferred Experience: (but not required):1-3 years sales or equivalentConvergint is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Visit our Convergint careers site to learn more about the company and the exciting opportunities available.The anticipated compensation of this position is $66,400 - $84,200 annual salary.Please note that this job posting includes salary information for the assigned target market range within the primary geographic region the requisition is posted. If the position is posted in multiple locations or is a remote position, the salary range may vary. Individual pay rates will, of course, vary depending on the job, department, and location, as well as the individual skills, experience, certifications, specific licenses, and education of the applicant.This posting is expected to remain open until 3/01/2027#LI-RemoteConvergint is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Visit our Convergint careers site to learn more about the company and the exciting opportunities available. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.