Sales Engineer Trainee (SET)

Sales Engineer TraineeSales Engineer Trainee (SET) Summary: Located near South Bend, IN, home to Notre Dame University, with great restaurants, sporting events, theater, and many outdoor activities, RBC Bearings Incorporated is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components, and essential systems serving the industrial, aerospace, and defense markets. For more than a century, RBC has built a reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions and world-class manufacturing capabilities that support mission-critical applications around the world. Our success is driven by a commitment to technical excellence, continuous improvement, and a customer-focused approach. We specialize in the design and manufacture of precision-engineered products that perform in demanding environments where quality, reliability, and performance are paramount. With operations spanning multiple countries and manufacturing facilities across the globe, RBC Bearings offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, collaborate with industry-leading experts, and support customers in some of the world's most advanced and dynamic industries. As we continue to grow, we remain focused on fostering innovation, developing talent, and delivering exceptional value to our customers and shareholders.Description: We are currently recruiting for a dynamic Sales Engineering Trainee with a tremendous amount of energy, passion, and motivation. In this position, RBC Bearings would provide you with an extensive, in-depth 6-month training program focusing on bearing products, applications, selling methods, and effective communication techniques to meet our customer needs. Our training program is located at our corporate headquarters in Oxford, Connecticut. As part of this training program, you will also have an opportunity to visit several of our divisions throughout the United States.Essential Functions of the Job: After your successful completion of the training program, you will begin to support your territory. Sales Engineer Trainees are responsible for selling our product directly to our expanding customer base. Specific duties include: Manage and Develop contacts within your territory Developing new leads Providing trip reports Follow-up sales leads with potential customers, which includes at least (50%) of your time on the road visiting customers Research and develop lists of potential customers Determine customer needs & work with plant to provide solutions Evaluate product & service marketability in terms of customers' technical & manufacturing requirements Maintain an up-to-date understanding of industry trends and technical developments that affect target markets Establish and maintain industry contacts that lead to sales Develop sales and marketing proposals for customers on technical products & services Develop presentations to promote products to current and potential customers Maintain up-to-date awareness of activities, industry trends & government regulations Establishing long-term, ongoing repeat relationships Maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of newly developing technologies and manufacturing practices Other duties as assigned.EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in industrial Distribution, Engineering, or Business Strong mechanical aptitude EXPERIENCE: Extracurricular projects or courses which emphasize or build technical expertise. Experience or hobbies focus on mechanical aptitude. Background exposure to sales is preferred SKILLS / CERTIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will have the following Skills and Qualifications: Strong mechanical aptitude. Initiative driven by strong social and interpersonal skills to support external sales. Adaptability Professional written and verbal communication skills. Time management with the ability to be self-sufficient and work independently. Problem solving skills. Strong work ethic. Compensation & Benefits: RBC offers competitive pay and benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match, and paid time off. Wage: $65,000 The annual wage amount is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role based on the position's responsibilities, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors. Actual compensation may vary depending on the selected candidate's specific experience, education, skills, and other relevant factors. RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.