Graduate Technical Sales Trainee – Fast-Track Growth

Puffer-Sweiven LP; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Puffer-Sweiven LP in Houston, TX, invites applications for a Technical Sales Trainee as part of a recent graduate development program. This role combines hands-on sales exposure with structured technical training across process control products and services to build a foundation for a future sales leadership career.

During the program, you will rotate through departments, support customers with technical and commercial guidance, and develop skills in proposals, product sizing, and pricing while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year College or university, in Engineering or Industrial Distribution a must.
• General knowledge of business, industry and sales knowledge learned through a specific degree program.
• A basic framework and understanding of sale, or sales engineering within the process industry a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receives training across Sales, Operations, Inside Sales, Accounting, or Branch sales.
• Learns line and staff functions, operations, and company policies.
• Sets performance goals with upper management.
• Monitors performance progress with management and HR.
• Observes experienced sales professionals to acquire knowledge of sales methods and standards.
• Prepare proposals/quotes including product sizing, selection and pricing.
• Interact with customers providing technical, commercial, and general sales support.

Skills

Strong communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Industrial Distribution

Job description

Puffer-Sweiven LP in Houston, TX, invites applications for a Technical Sales Trainee as part of a recent graduate development program. This role combines hands-on sales exposure with structured technical training across process control products and services to build a foundation for a future sales leadership career.

During the program, you will rotate through departments, support customers with technical and commercial guidance, and develop skills in proposals, product sizing, and pricing while