Sales Trainee

RDO Equipment Co.; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team-building activities

Training programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

RDO Equipment Co. in Hermiston is offering a dynamic opportunity for professionals aiming to excel in equipment sales. You'll work in a supportive team environment, learning from experienced members while engaging with our diverse customer base throughout the region.

This role emphasizes developing sales skills, understanding dealership operations, and a strong customer-first attitude. Join us to contribute to vital agricultural work while building a successful career.

Qualifications

• Valid work authorization to work in the U.S.
• Ability to take initiative and learn quickly.
• Professional demeanor and commitment to service.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through dealership departments to learn operations.
• Develop sales skills and product knowledge.
• Engage in customer interactions for relationship building.

Skills

Strong communication

Tech-savvy approach

Self-starter mindset

Customer-first attitude

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM platform

Job description

You can reach the goals you’ve set for your career. Join RDO Equipment Co. and we’ll help you get there. In this position, you’ll work alongside our sales, service and parts teams to provide industry-leading solutions to customers around the region. If you have a passion for learning and a drive to be the best professional you can be, this could be the opportunity for you. Learn more and apply today.

What’s In It For You

• $24.00 - $28.00 / hr
• A program that sets you up for success:
  • Build your sales foundation by completing a structured training course designed to prepare you for a successful career in equipment sales.
• A company that lives by its core values: they’re not just words on a wall – they’re how we work, grow, and lead. Click here to learn more.

Why RDO

When you join RDO Equipment Co., you’ll become part of an industry-leading team providing a world‑class experience for customers who do vital work. We deal in iron from the world’s leading equipment and technology manufacturers, but we’re a people business first. RDO has grown from humble roots, guided by a family’s values, and shaped by the strengths, voices and entrepreneurism of our team members.

RDO Equipment Co. in Hermiston belongs to our Northwest Agriculture division which is made up of 10 stores across Washington and Oregon. The team members in Hermiston support farmers in this area as they plant, tend and harvest the crops that feed the nation. This is a forward‑looking customer base that defaults toward innovation. Interested in helping keep them on the cutting edge of the agriculture industry?

What You Will Do

• Explore dealership operations: rotate through departments to understand daily workflows and the value of teamwork.
• Build sales skills: learn relationship development, product knowledge, inventory management, and how to navigate company systems and processes.
• Engage and grow: participate in customer interactions, team meetings, and company‑sponsored training while representing RDO professionally.
• Represent RDO with pride: maintain a professional image, follow safety protocols, and support a positive team environment.
• For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, view the full job description here.

What You Will Need

• Self‑starter mindset: take initiative and show a strong desire to learn and contribute.
• Customer‑first attitude: demonstrate professionalism and a commitment to world‑class service.
• Strong communication: bring interpersonal and written skills to support customers and team members.
• Tech‑savvy approach: be comfortable using a CRM platform, computers, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Valid work authorization: candidates must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Customer partnerships: work alongside customers that RDO supports year‑round.
• Diverse customer base: this area of the U.S. produces more than 200 different crops, and you’ll support many of these customers.
• Tight‑knit team: our Hermiston team is close and supportive, with a lot of knowledgeable members.
• Regular team outings: get to know your team members through team‑building activities like fishing trips.
• A dynamic environment: where no two days are the same.
• A supportive team that’s as invested in your success as their own, as well as opportunities to build on camaraderie throughout the year.
• Opportunities to grow, learn, and lead in the industry.