Sales Development Program

Mitten Fluidpower Corporation; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured program

Hands-on training

Mentorship

Clear sales pathway

Long-term advancement

Health insurance

PTO

Retirement options

Job summary

Mitten Fluidpower Corporation invites recent graduates to join a 12–18 month Sales Development Rotational Program designed to grow future Outside Sales Representatives in industrial distribution and fluid power. You will rotate through key departments, gain hands-on industry training, and build product knowledge while mentored by senior staff.

Upon completion, participants transition into an Outside Sales role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Associates in engineering will be considered).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Competitive, self-motivated, and team-oriented mindset.
• Interest in industrial sales, manufacturing, fluid power, or technical solutions.
• Ability to learn technical products and systems quickly.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel locally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Learn company products, systems, and operational processes
• Support customer needs across multiple business functions
• Develop technical knowledge related to industrial, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation products
• Assist inside and outside sales teams with quoting, customer follow-up, and project coordination
• Participate in customer visits, training events, and sales calls
• Build relationships with customers, vendors, and internal teams
• Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Team-oriented

Willingness to travel locally

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Associates in engineering considered

Job description

Sales Development Rotational Program (Outside Sales Track)

Position Overview

We are seeking motivated recent college graduates to join our 12–18 month Sales Development Rotational Program designed to develop the next generation of Outside Sales Representatives within the industrial distribution and fluid power industry.

This hands‑on program provides exposure to every critical area of the business including warehouse operations,assembly and engineering support, counter/store operations, inside sales, and outside sales. Participants will build technical product knowledge, operational understanding, and customer relationship skills while working alongside experienced professionals across multiple departments.

The program is designed to create highly capable, customer-focused sales professionals with a strong understanding of both internal operations and field sales execution. Successful candidates will transition into an Outside Sales Representative role upon completion of the program.

Program Structure

Participants will rotate through key departments including:

• Warehouse & Logistics
• Assembly & Engineering Support
• Outside Sales Ride-Alongs & Territory Development

Throughout the program, participants will receive mentorship, product training, and ongoing performance evaluations to support professional growth and long‑term career development.

Compensation

• Guaranteed $5,000 salary increases every 6 months while actively progressing through the program
• Performance and career advancement opportunities upon transition into Outside Sales

Responsibilities

• Learn company products, systems, and operational processes
• Support customer needs across multiple business functions
• Develop technical knowledge related to industrial, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation products
• Assist inside and outside sales teams with quoting, customer follow-up, and project coordination
• Participate in customer visits, training events, and sales calls
• Build relationships with customers, vendors, and internal teams
• Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and a willingness to learn in a fast‑paced environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Associatesin engineeringwill be considered), ideally in Business, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Competitive, self‑motivated, and team‑oriented mindset
• Interest in industrial sales, manufacturing, fluid power, or technical solutions
• Ability to learn technical products and systems quickly
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel locally as needed

What We Offer

• Structured career development program
• Hands‑on industry training
• Mentorship from experienced sales and operations leaders
• Clear pathway into Outside Sales
• Opportunities for long‑term advancement and territory growth
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, PTO, and retirement options

This program is designed to prepare high‑potential individuals for a long‑term career in technical outside sales and business development within the industrial distribution industry.