Rotational Technical Sales Engineer Trainee

Balluff Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Comprehensive benefits

Career mentorship

Paid time off

Job summary

Balluff Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is launching a Sales Trainee Engagement Program (STEP) starting January 2027.

This 12-month paid rotation trains recent grads in engineering, business, or technical fields to become a Technical Sales Engineer within a defined sales territory. You'll rotate through Technical Customer Support, Sales Support, Operations and more, learn product and solution delivery, build customer relationships, and prepare for a future role supporting the Grand Rapids territory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a technical field.
• Up to 1–2 years of post-education experience.
• Willingness to relocate twice for training and then territory assignment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured product and sales training programs.
• Rotate through core functions: Technical Customer Support, Sales Support, Operations and more.
• Build product knowledge and learn how to deliver customer-focused solutions in industrial automation.
• Support the Grand Rapids territory after STEP program completion.

Skills

Problem solving

Curiosity

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Self-learning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Virtual meeting platforms

Job description

Balluff Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is launching a Sales Trainee Engagement Program (STEP) starting January 2027.

This 12-month paid rotation trains recent grads in engineering, business, or technical fields to become a Technical Sales Engineer within a defined sales territory. You'll rotate through Technical Customer Support, Sales Support, Operations and more, learn product and solution delivery, build customer relationships, and prepare for a future role supporting the Grand Rapids territory.