Sales Leadership Trainee: 12-Month Growth Program

Linde Gas & Equipment; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. in Portland, OR, offers a 12-month Sales Leadership Program to develop future sales leaders through hands-on experiences, projects, and formal training.

You will lead sales projects, collaborate on customer-focused solutions, troubleshoot onsite issues, and demonstrate products to new accounts. The role includes cold calling, managing customer accounts, building relationships, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Sales, Marketing, or Communications with 1-2 years of relevant work experience including internships.
• Demonstrated leadership through campus activities, clubs, sports, or community involvement.
• Strong communication skills and adaptability.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Participate in 12-month development program to learn LG&E operations and leadership through on-the-job experiences, projects, and formal training.
• Lead and administer special projects in sales execution supporting a general sales manager and their team of territory managers.
• Collaborate in a team environment to develop customer-focused solutions and sales strategies.
• Troubleshoot customer problems onsite, sharing technical knowledge and recommending effective solutions.
• Demonstrate products and applications to new account customers or assist senior sales professionals in customer demonstrations.
• Engage in cold calling both onsite and via phone to potential customers to generate new business.
• Supervise a portfolio of customer accounts by promoting sales, negotiating product supply agreements, and providing dedicated account service.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers to meet their needs while ensuring compliance with company policies and government regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Sales, Marketing, or Communications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. in Portland, OR, offers a 12-month Sales Leadership Program to develop future sales leaders through hands-on experiences, projects, and formal training.

You will lead sales projects, collaborate on customer-focused solutions, troubleshoot onsite issues, and demonstrate products to new accounts. The role includes cold calling, managing customer accounts, building relationships, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.