Technical Sales Trainee

Job Details: Job Location: 8125 HOLTON DRIVE - FLORENCE, KY, Position Type: Full-Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Sales Engineering, Balluff is a global leader in sensor technology and industrial automation. With over 100 years of experience, we empower customers to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and drive innovation through smart solutions. Join a company that values your growth, your ideas, and your future.

Launch Your Career in Technical Sales with Balluff – January 2027 Start

Calling all upcoming and recent grads in engineering, business, or technical fields — this is your chance to step into a career in automation sales with a global industry leader. Balluff is expanding, and we're looking for future sales professionals to join our Sales Trainee Engagement Program (STEP).

Starting in January 2027, this twelve-month, paid rotational training program will prepare you to become a Technical Sales Engineer within a defined sales territory at Balluff. You’ll gain hands-on experience across key departments, build product knowledge, and learn how to deliver customer-focused solutions in industrial automation. Upon successful completion of the STEP program, you will transition into a Sales Engineer role supporting a designated territory, where you will apply your training to develop customer relationships and grow the business.

What You'll Experience

During the STEP program, you will:

Rotate through Balluff’s core functions: Technical Customer Support, Sales Support, Operations, and more
Learn how our products work by solving real customer applications and building solutions
Participate in structured product and sales training programs
Gain experience with internal systems, customer communication, and demo tools
Travel with and shadow experienced Sales Engineers
Begin building customer relationships via virtual sales activities

What Makes You a Great Fit

We're looking for curious, driven individuals who:

Enjoy solving problems and improving efficiency
Are naturally curious about how things work
Manage time well and are goal-oriented
Work well independently and as part of a team
Communicate confidently and clearly
Are eager to keep learning every day

Why Join Balluff?

Competitive base salary + incentive program
Paid relocation support
Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match)
Paid time off and holidays
Career growth and mentorship from experienced sales professionals
Be part of a high-growth global company with a strong commitment to innovation

Balluff is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Qualifications: Basic Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a technical discipline
Up to 1–2 years of post-education experience
Technical aptitude with a willingness to learn Balluff products and systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual meeting platforms
Ability and willingness to relocate twice:
First, to Florence, KY / Cincinnati, OH area for training
Then, to your assigned sales territory upon program completion