Sales Trainee – Industrial Motors & Drives

Toshiba International Corporation; Houston (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured career path

Mentorship

Relocation support

Job summary

Toshiba International Corporation offers a Sales Trainee program to develop high-potential graduates into sales professionals. The first 6 months are in Houston, rotating through sales, engineering, operations, and customer support to gain real-world experience and product knowledge.

Participants learn motors and drives, build customer relationships, and support quoting and order management while preparing for a full-time Sales Associate role within TIC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Sales, or related field.
• Interest in technical or industrial sales.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to relocate to Houston for training.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured rotational program across sales, engineering, operations, and customer support.
• Learn Toshiba’s motors, drives, and industrial product applications.
• Support quoting, order management, and customer interactions.
• Work alongside experienced sales professionals and engineers.
• Gain exposure to distributors, customer accounts, and real projects.
• Develop technical knowledge and commercial sales skills.
• Build relationships with cross-functional teams across the business.

Skills

Communication skills

Interest in technical or industrial销售

Relocation willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Sales, or related field

Job description

We are Toshiba. We have an unwavering drive to make and do things that lead to a better world. At Toshiba, we commit to raising quality of life for people around the world, ensuring progress that is in harmony with our planet. Our core values include: Do the Right Thing, Look for a better way, Always consider the impact and Create Together. Toshiba International Corporation (TIC) is a Toshiba America Group (TAG) Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation. Comprised of four in-house divisions, TIC is a global leader in motors and drives, power electronics, transmission and distribution systems, and other social infrastructure systems. TIC is committed to providing the utmost in quality products and services and strives to uphold Toshiba’s worldwide commitment to innovative technology, superior quality, and unmatched reliability. Many of these products are designed, built and tested in our 1,000,000 square foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Houston, TX. TIC has developed a totally integrated manufacturing process from research and development, design, engineering, production and manufacturing to after-market service and sales & marketing. Toshiba differentiates itself from its competitors through its commitment to quality and reliability. We build products to perform in the most difficult conditions. From raw material to the finished product, we assure exacting quality, engineering excellence and stringent testing to meet domestic and international performance standards.

Launch Your Sales Career with Industry-Leading Technology

Are you a recent graduate looking to break into technical or industrial sales with a global leader?

Toshiba International Corporation (TIC) is seeking a Sales Trainee to join our Motors & Drives Division. This is a hands-on, structured development program designed to turn high-potential early-career talent into future sales professionals. You’ll spend your first 6 months training at our Houston headquarters, rotating through key departments to gain real-world experience with our products, customers, and sales organization—before launching into a full-time sales role.

What You’ll Do

• Participate in a structured rotational program across sales, engineering, operations, and customer support
• Learn Toshiba’s motors, drives, and industrial product applications
• Support quoting, order management, and customer interactions
• Work alongside experienced sales professionals and engineers
• Gain exposure to distributors, customer accounts, and real projects
• Develop technical knowledge and commercial sales skills
• Build relationships with cross-functional teams across the business

What You’ll Learn

• Electric motors and adjustable speed drives
• Industrial applications and system solutions
• Manufacturing operations and product lifecycle
• Sales processes, customer engagement, and distributor networks
• Business fundamentals including supply chain and finance

After the Program Upon successful completion, you’ll transition into a Sales Associate / Territory Sales role, supporting TIC’s distribution network and customer base.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Sales, or related field
• Interest in technical or industrial sales
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Curiosity and willingness to learn complex products
• Ability to thrive in a hands-on, team-oriented environment
• Willingness to relocate to Houston for training (and relocate/travel after placement if needed)

Nice To Have

• Sales coursework, internships, or exposure to manufacturing/industrial environments
• Competitive mindset with a strong drive to succeed

Why Join Toshiba (TIC)?

• Structured career path into field sales
• Hands-on training with real products and customers
• Mentorship from experienced sales leaders
• Exposure to a leading manufacturer of motors and drives
• Opportunity to build a long-term, high-growth sales career

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive entry-level base salary
• Full benefits package
• Relocation support for training (if applicable)
• Growth into commission-earning sales role after program completion

Who Should Apply

• Recent graduates ready to start a career—not just a job
• Individuals interested in blending technical knowledge with sales
• Candidates who want long-term growth in an industrial or manufacturing environment