Equipment Sales Trainee — Fast-Track to Territory Manager

Vermeer Midwest-Marne; Fowlerville (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Mentorship program

Career path to Territory Manager

Hands-on equipment experience

Customer exposure

Competitive compensation

Supportive team

Job summary

Vermeer Midwest-Marne in Michigan is seeking a motivated Sales Trainee to learn the sales process alongside Territory Managers and Product Specialists. You will gain hands-on exposure to Vermeer equipment, CRM tools, and customer demonstrations.

This entry‑level role emphasizes mentorship, structured training, and a clear path into a Territory Manager position, with opportunities to build relationships and contribute to growth in the heavy equipment market.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Two years of experience working for an equipment dealer preferred.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL preferred.
• Must meet company driving and insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Shadow and assist Territory Managers with customer visits, sales calls, and prospecting activities.
• Participate in equipment demonstrations, customer training, and customer start-up activities.
• Learn equipment operation, applications, features, and benefits to communicate value to customers.
• Assist with lead follow-up efforts and customer relationship management activities.
• Build proficiency in CRM software by entering customer information, creating quotes, and maintaining records.
• Help prepare sales and trade-in documentation with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Learn to develop weekly and monthly sales plans using CRM tools and sales data.
• Support post-sale follow-up activities to ensure customer satisfaction and long-term relationships.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Organization

Multitasking

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Adaptability

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Vermeer Midwest-Marne in Michigan is seeking a motivated Sales Trainee to learn the sales process alongside Territory Managers and Product Specialists. You will gain hands-on exposure to Vermeer equipment, CRM tools, and customer demonstrations.

This entry‑level role emphasizes mentorship, structured training, and a clear path into a Territory Manager position, with opportunities to build relationships and contribute to growth in the heavy equipment market.