Commercial Sales Trainee

Job Description

Ready to turn your Engineering degree into a dynamic career? MEAU's 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 Electric's 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), you'll transition into a Sales Engineer role-ready to drive MEAU's 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 MEAU's revenue and market expansion goals.

Essential Functions

Essential Qualifications

Upon successful completion of the Commercial Sales Training Program, 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 established sales and growth objectives.

Essential Functions

Expected pay range for the Commercial Sales Trainee position is $70,000-$75,000 annually.

Why choose us?

You would be joining :

We value our employees, and we offer an extensive benefits package that adds value to your total compensation. Our broad range of benefits include :

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other lawfully protected characteristic.