Equipment Sales Trainee: Path to Territory Manager

Vermeer Midwest-Fowlerville; Fowlerville (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer Midwest in Michigan is seeking a Sales Trainee to learn the sales process alongside Territory Managers and Product Specialists, gaining hands‑on training with Vermeer equipment and solutions. You will build relationships with customers, participate in demonstrations, and develop the skills to advance into a Territory Manager role through mentorship and structured training.

The role includes CRM usage, lead follow‑up, and collaboration on sales plans, with a clear path into a field sales

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Two years of experience with an equipment dealer preferred.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment and its applications 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 effectively 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 accurate records.
• Help prepare sales and trade‑in documentation with a high level of 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

Time management

Problem solving

Self-motivated

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Vermeer Midwest in Michigan is seeking a Sales Trainee to learn the sales process alongside Territory Managers and Product Specialists, gaining hands‑on training with Vermeer equipment and solutions. You will build relationships with customers, participate in demonstrations, and develop the skills to advance into a Territory Manager role through mentorship and structured training.

The role includes CRM usage, lead follow‑up, and collaboration on sales plans, with a clear path into a field sales