Technical Sales Trainee: Welding, Automation & Growth

Lincoln Electric; Euclid (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

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.

Skills

Interest in sales, technical/field

Collaborating across departments

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM or Business by June 2027

Job description

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