Technical Sales Associate Leadership Development Program Location: CLEVELAND, OH, United States Job Family : Marketing Job Type : Regular Posted : Aug 30, 2024 Job ID: 51598 Back to Search Results Job Description Apply Now > Save Job Job Saved Are you driven, personable and have a strong technical aptitude? Do you like to travel and learn about new product applications? Do you thrive in a collaborative, supportive culture and being part of a team? Are you looking for leadership opportunities in a career instead of a job? Parker is looking for the leaders of tomorrow to fill field sales roles today after completing a 1-year training program. Program Description: Program duration: 1 year training program Program structure: Multiple rotations at different Parker locations Rotation length: 1 to 5 months each, with occasional travel within a rotation Relocation requirements: Rotations will likely require short-term relocation for each rotation. Locations: Geographic flexibility is required both during and upon completion of the program Travel Requirements Begin at Parker's corporate headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio of orientation Some weekly travel within each rotation for product training and career shadowing Program completion: Required relocation to permanent territory assignment to a location domestically, depending on openings and needs of the sales team. Responsibilities: Attend product training schools within your Operating Group and train at various Parker and distributor facilities to learn technical aspects of products and applications. Learn about markets and business acumen, to improve understanding and deliver value to customers. Develop professional selling skills to find ways to add value to customers, distributors, and Parker. Attend formal training programs to enhance professional development, sales experience and leadership skills. Building relationships and collaborate with a network of distributors, customers, and Parker divisions. Utilize CRM for tracking opportunities, interpreting sales data, and making good business decisions. Independent accountability for planning, follow-up, project assignments, and revenue-driving results. Communicate business activities and cases effectively with timely reports Build an effective relationship with an assigned mentor. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree: (engineering, business, sales, industrial distribution majors are preferred). Required to relocate domestically to assigned field/territory after the program with the new location to be determined and communicated at the end of the one-year training program. Overnight travel greater than 50-75% for the first 12 months. Technical competence, being mechanically inclined is preferred. Work in sales or marketing is a plus Work experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment is a plus ITAR eligibility (i.e., US citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) Benefits: Competitive salary and bonuses Comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance. Retirement plan options, including 401k Savings Plan Company paid relocation benefits Company paid travel expenses Company phone and vehicle (upon completion of program) Long term career development and promotion opportunities Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by l