Commercial Sales Trainee

Mitsubishi Electric Automation • Vernon Hills, IL • 3h ago

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13302836 Commercial Sales Trainee\ Sales and Business Development\ Vernon Hills,Illinois\ Full-Time/Regular\

Ready to turn your Engineering degree into a dynamic career? MEAUs Commercial Sales Training Program is an immersive and guided hands-on journey where you will develop knowledge of our products and solutions while learning proven sales techniques to start a successful career in Industrial Automation sales. Accepting applications now for June 2026 start!

As a Commercial Sales Trainee at MEAU, you will rotate through multiple departments under the guidance of experienced managers and subject matter experts to gain a comprehensive understanding of Mitsubishi Electrics products, services, and core business operations while also providing a comprehensive foundation in sales techniques and behaviors. This program follows the 70-20-10 learning model: 70% hands-on experience, 20% mentorship and collaboration, and 10% formal training.

Upon successful completion of the program (approximately 10 months), youll transition into a Sales Engineer roleready to drive MEAUs growth by identifying new business opportunities, managing a defined sales territory, and building lasting customer relationships. Graduates of the program emerge as confident, well-rounded professionals prepared to contribute meaningfully to MEAUs revenue and market expansion goals.

Essential Functions

Engage in a rotational training program with managers and SMEs to

gain insight into Mitsubishi Electrics products, services, and operations, while building a strong foundation in sales techniques for success in a Commercial role.

Actively support Sales, Marketing, and Industry Solutions teams by

engaging in real-world activities such as lead follow-up, prospecting, customer visit shadowing, and trade show participation.

Participate in all trainings offers and complete all assignments.

Successfully pass any assessments throughout the training.

Maintain a performance rating of Meets Expectations or better

throughout the duration of the program.

Travel approximately 50% of the time for job shadowing, customer

visits, training sessions, etc.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent education

and work experience

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Goal oriented and results driven

Emotionally resilient with the ability to persevere under pressure

Collaborative with the ability to build strong and lasting

relationships

the intention is that you will transition into the role of Sales Engineer in an assigned region.***

SALES ENGINEER - future role

Under general supervision, promote and sell Mitsubishi Electric Automation production throughout assigned territory. Grow MEAU revenue and increase market share all product categories including Services, Programmable Logic Controllers, Variable Frequency Drives, Servo & Motion Controller, CNC, Human Machine Interfaces, Robots, Digital Solutions, and Low Voltage Control Products. Support existing direct accounts and distributor partners while identifying and developing new customers to attain establi\ \ \ \ Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.\ \

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