Sales Engineer Trainee — NY/Northeast Territory (50% Travel)

RBC Bearings; Oxford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

RBC Bearings Incorporated is seeking a Sales Engineer Trainee for the New York / New England Territory. A 6-month training program will be conducted at our Oxford, Connecticut headquarters, followed by field sales with ~50% travel to OEMs and distributors.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Distribution, Engineering, or Business, strong mechanical aptitude, and proven communication skills to support external sales.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Industrial Engineering or Business.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work with OEMs and distributors.

Responsibilities

• Sell RBC Bearings products to OEMs and distributors within the assigned territory.
• Complete 6-month training program at the Oxford, CT headquarters and travel ~50% of the time.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Initiative driven by strong social and

Adaptability

Professional written and verbal

Time management

Problem solving skills

Strong work ethic

Technical Sales Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Business

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a dynamic Sales Engineering Trainee with a tremendous amount of energy, passion and motivation. In this position, RBC Bearings would provide you with an extensive, in-depth 6-month training program focusing on bearing products, applications, selling methods, and effective communication techniques to meet our customer needs. Our training program is located at our corporate headquarters in Oxford, Connecticut. As part of this training program, you will also have an opportunity to visit several of our divisions throughout the United States.

Job Tiltle/Location:

Sales Engineer Trainee - New York / New England Territory

Essential Functions Of The Job

After your successful completion of the training program, you will be assigned a sales territory and home base. You will be required to travel within your sales territory approx. 50% of the time. Sales Engineer Trainees are responsible for selling our product directly to the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s) and industrial distributors.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Distribution, Engineering, or Business

Experience

Technical Sales Experience and sales training

Skills & Certifications

The ideal candidate will have the following Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Business
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Initiative driven by strong social and interpersonal skills to support external sales
• Adaptability
• Professional written and verbal communications skills
• Time management
• Problem solving skills
• Strong work ethic
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• RBC offers competitive pay and benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match, and paid time off
  
  

About RBC Bearings

RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC) is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components, and essential systems serving the industrial, aerospace, and defense markets. For more than a century, RBC has built a reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions and world-class manufacturing capabilities that support mission-critical applications around the world.

Our success is driven by a commitment to technical excellence, continuous improvement, and a customer-focused approach. We specialize in the design and manufacture of precision-engineered products that perform in demanding environments where quality, reliability, and performance are paramount.

With operations spanning multiple countries and manufacturing facilities across the globe, RBC Bearings offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, collaborate with industry-leading experts, and support customers in some of the world's most advanced and dynamic industries. As we continue to grow, we remain focused on fostering innovation, developing talent, and delivering exceptional value to our customers and shareholders.

RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

Join RBC Bearings and be part of a team that's shaping the future of industrial, aerospace, and defense technologies.