SI Buildings Sales Development Program Trainee

Siemens; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a candidate for the Sales Development Program Trainee in the Boston/Canton area. The nine-month program prepares graduates for a Sales Executive role in building automation, fire, and security, combining technical training, sales skills, and customer exposure.

You will participate in structured training, cohort sessions, and area-based learning, gaining knowledge of Siemens products, portfolio, and CRM tools while building business and technical foundations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in listed fields.
• Interest in technical sales or solutions selling.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Learning agility and curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured technical and sales training.
• Engage in cohort learning sessions and program assignments.
• Complete area-based learning activities and job shadowing.
• Build foundational knowledge of building automation, fire, and/or security solutions.
• Learn Siemens sales processes, tools, and CRM systems.
• Support sales teams with customer research, proposals, and opportunity development.
• Present learnings and progress throughout the program.
• Collaborate with mentors, managers, and program leaders.

Skills

Interest in technical sales

Strong communication

Learning agility

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering, construction management, business or related field

Job description

Job Family: Buildings

Req ID: 528617

SI Buildings Sales Development Program Trainee

Location: Boston area office, located in Canton, MA

Duration: Nine Months (January 4, 2027 – September 30, 2027)

Start Date: January 4, 2027

Undergraduate: Must have graduated with a 4-year degree within the past 18-months (May 2025 – December 2026)

Here at Siemens , we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Transform the everyday with us!

The Sales Development Program (SDP) at Smart Infrastructure Buildings is a structured, early-career development experience designed to prepare participants for a Sales Executive role in the building automation, fire, and security industry. This program combines technical training, sales skill development, cohort learning, and hands‑on local area experience to accelerate readiness for a customer‑facing sales position. Participants will gain exposure to Siemens’ portfolio, sales processes, tools, and customer engagement strategies while building strong business and technical foundations.

What You’ll Do:

• Participate in structured technical and sales training


• Engage in cohort learning sessions and program assignments


• Complete area-based learning activities and job shadowing


• Build foundational knowledge of building automation, fire, and/or security solutions


• Learn Siemens sales processes, tools, and CRM systems


• Support sales teams with customer research, proposals, and opportunity development


• Present learnings and progress throughout the program


• Collaborate with mentors, managers, and program leaders


• This is a sales commission eligible position, and you will be assigned an annual sales quota.

What the Program Provides:

• Structured development curriculum


• Technical product and portfolio training


• Exposure to real sales opportunities and customers


• Mentorship and coaching


• Cross-functional learning opportunities


• A clear pathway to a Sales Executive role


• Participation in training sessions, cohort meetings, and program assignments is mandatory.


• SDPs are expected to demonstrate continuous learning, professionalism, and growth mindset throughout the program.

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, construction management, business, or related field (or equivalent experience)


• Interest in technical sales or solutions selling


• Member of a sales engineering club or organization


• Strong communication and collaboration skills


• Learning agility and curiosity


• Self-motivation and accountability

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internship experience at Siemens in sales, engineering, or customer‑facing roles


• Interest in HVAC, building automation, fire, security, or mechanical systems


• Presentation and relationship-building skills

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Organization: Smart Infrastructure

Job Type: Full-time

Category: Sales