Technical Field Sales Trainee
DODGE MECHANICAL POWER TRANSMISSION COMPANY
JOB TITLE/LOCATION:
Field Sales Engineer (Sales Trainee)– Greenville, SC
DESCRIPTION:
The Customer and Product Training (CAPT) Program is a nine (9) month salaried curriculum that offers recent college graduates comprehensive sales, product and application training for Dodge® mechanical power transmission products. The CAPT Trainee will reside in Greenville, SC where the program is located. Upon completion of the program, the CAPT graduate will be assigned to a Dodge sales territory in the continental United States as a Field Sales Engineer. A Field Sales Engineer is the primary business and technical resource for our customers. Many past CAPT graduates have held leadership positions in the company such as Vice President, Regional Sales manager, Global Product Managers, and much more.
Duties/Responsibilities:
The program will involve classroom and hands-on training in marketing, customer service, product application, manufacturing, industry specific product solutions and the development of professional selling abilities
Develop leadership, interpersonal, and project management skills
Demonstrate their ability to effectively apply their training through formal technical presentations, written testing, verbal testing, and exposure to specific customer applications during field visits
Required Skills/Abilities:
Willingness to re-locate to Greenville, SC for the duration of the 9-month program
Willingness to re-locate within the continental United States upon completion of the program
High motivation to succeed
Strong work ethic
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Word and Excel)
Mechanical aptitude
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Distribution, or Business-related majors.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to safely climb equipment
Ability to SAFELY work in a manufacturing plant environment
Travel (dependent upon the Dodge Sales Territory )