Technical Sales Trainee: Welding, Automation & Growth

Lincoln Electric

Euclid (OH)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 56,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Lincoln Electric in Cleveland, OH is offering a 16-week Technical Sales Trainee Program designed to bridge academics with hands-on experience in advanced manufacturing and leadership. Trainees will develop welding skills, build product knowledge, and prepare to relocate to their territories after training, overseeing a multi-million dollar portfolio.

The program emphasizes value selling, cross-functional collaboration, and exposure to automation products, with opportunities for career

Qualifications

Pursuing or having achieved a bachelor's degree in a STEM or Business field by June 2027.
Eligible to work in the U.S. on a full-time, permanent basis without sponsorship.
Minimum GPA of 2.8; willing to relocate to Cleveland for the Trainee Program and open to relocation after program completion.

Responsibilities

Participate in a documented cost reduction project with end users to understand value selling.
Provide technical support, demonstrations, and training.
Drive corporate and regional strategic initiatives with focus on Top Line, Alloy, Automation, and High Technology Products.
Develop strategies to grow business with key distribution partners within the territory and provide distributor training.
Provide end-user training and promote Lincoln products with a focus on Automation products at customers.
Drive educational programs to major schools and unions to increase product share and visibility.