Sales Trainee Engineer

City of Shakopee, MN

Shakopee, Northern (MN, KY)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 74,000

Full time

27 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Performance bonus

Job summary

Emerson is seeking an entry-level Sales Trainee in the United States, with training across product applications and sales processes. You will support regional sales teams, develop customer relationships, and participate in trade shows while learning to use sales tools.

After training you will manage your own territory, build partnerships, and apply strategies to grow the business. A company vehicle and performance-based bonus are provided.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering required and zero years of related experience.
Must have a valid driver's license and be able to travel up to 10%.
Authorized to work legally 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 strategic partnerships.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Ability to travel up to 10%

Legal work authorization in the USA

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

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.

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

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.

Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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