Sales Trainee Engineer

Emerson; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company provided vehicle

Bonus tied to performance

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a candidate for a 12–18 month, full-time Inside Sales Training Program in Boulder, CO, or Shakopee, MN. You will gain hands-on experience with Emerson products, sales techniques, and customer engagement, preparing for inside and field sales roles.

During training you will learn product applications, support regional sales, and participate in trade shows. After training you will manage your own sales territory with a company vehicle and performance-based bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required.
• Zero years of related experience.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Learn product applications and complete training courses.
• Support regional sales and develop customer relationships.
• Participate in trade shows and professional societies.
• Perform inside sales duties and assist with project planning.
• Exposure to sales tools used regionally.
• Build communication and presentation skills.
• After training: manage your own sales territory and build partnerships.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Instrumentation knowledge (temperature, level, flow, pressure)

Job description

Program Overview

• Full-Time, Salaried Role

• 12–18 Month Training Program

• Location: Shakopee, MN (Business Unit Corporate HQ) or Boulder, CO

• Quarterly company trips to visit the 4 sales areas

You’ll gain hands‑on experience in:

• Emerson products and industrial applications

• Sales techniques and customer engagement

• Inside Sales collaboration and field sales preparation

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

During Training:

• Learn product applications and complete training courses

• Support regional sales and develop customer relationships

• Participate in trade shows and professional societies

• Perform inside sales duties and assist with project planning

• Exposure to sales tools used regionally

• Build communication and presentation skills

After Training:

• Company provided vehicle

• Competitive variable pay bonus tied to performance

• Manage your own sales territory

• Build strategic partnerships with customers

• Apply sales strategies to grow business

• Conduct territory planning and win major projects

• Deliver solutions independently and collaboratively

Who You Are:

You understand the importance and interdependence of internal customer relationships. You engage in collaborative planning. You make new connections and build relationships in other areas and teams. You prepare content for communication that is impactful. You take time to ask questions and define the problem and make learning a priority and a goal.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

• Zero (0) years of related experience

• Valid Driver’s License

• Ability to travel up to 10%

• Legal authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Degree in Industrial Distribution or Industrial Technology

• Strong time management, communication, and presentation skills

• Familiarity with instrumentation (temperature, level, flow, pressure)

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, profit sharing retirement, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work‑life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end‑to‑end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face‑to‑face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on‑the‑job training.

At Emerson, our employees’ passion for innovation and results drives our success. We actively pursue new technologies, capabilities and approaches to drive tangible value for our customers. To reward this passion for innovation and results, Emerson makes meaningful investments in our people. We provide competitive compensation, integrated benefits offerings, and fulfilling career journeys that support the growth of each employee. We firmly believe that when Emerson is successful in achieving its operational and financial goals, our employees share in the company’s success. The salary range for this role is $70,000-$74,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

This position will be open for a minimum of 7 days from the day of posting. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to receive optimal consideration. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age‑identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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