Elite Technical Sales Trainee Program 2027

Lincoln Electric; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric in Cleveland, Ohio, invites you to join our Tech­nical Sales Development Program 2027 (U.S.). This 16-week training at Lincoln Electric’s World Headquarters builds welding skills, product knowledge, and sales fundamentals to prepare you for a full-time Technical Sales Representative role.

Participants will relocate to territories nationwide, manage a multi‑million dollar portfolio, and engage distributors to drive discretionary sales and market share through hands-on training

Qualifications

• 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.
• Willing to relocate to Cleveland for the Trainee Program and open to relocation after completion.
• Interest in sales, technical/field service, and customer support.
• Willingness to collaborate across engineering, product management, and sales.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a Documented Cost Reduction project to understand value selling.
• Provide technical support, demonstrations, and training to drive a positive sales result.
• Drive strategic initiatives focused on growing Top Line, Alloy, Automation, and High Technology Products.
• Develop strategies to grow business with key distribution partners and train distributors.
• Provide end-user training and promote Lincoln products with a focus on Automation.
• Drive Educational Programs to schools and unions to increase product share and visibility.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or Business

Minimum GPA 2.8

Job description

Lincoln Electric in Cleveland, Ohio, invites you to join our Tech­nical Sales Development Program 2027 (U.S.). This 16-week training at Lincoln Electric’s World Headquarters builds welding skills, product knowledge, and sales fundamentals to prepare you for a full-time Technical Sales Representative role.

Participants will relocate to territories nationwide, manage a multi‑million dollar portfolio, and engage distributors to drive discretionary sales and market share through hands-on training