Sales Trainee

NIBCO is a recognized leader in the flow control industry.  Headquartered in Northern Indiana, with a manufacturing history that spans over a century, NIBCO operates manufacturing facilities across the United States, as well as Mexico and Poland.  NIBCO is known by our customers for exceptional quality, commitment to on-time delivery, and outstanding product innovation.  Setting us apart from our competitors is our people.

If you're looking for a place where your hard work and great ideas make a difference--NIBCO is the place for you.

16-month training program that is broke out into two phases - The first phase of the trainee program, you will go through a comprehensive 4 (four) month training program in which Sales Trainees will learn NIBCO products, customers, manufacturing, and distribution methods. You will then transition into the second phase of the program and become a Business Development Trainee. You will be assigned to support a specific Area Sales Manager(s) and location.  In this role, you will support the sales of NIBCO flow control products and systems by interacting with established customers and developing new prospects.  You will serve in this in-house sales support role for a minimum of 12 (twelve) months.  Upon successful completion of this 16-month training program, you will have the option to apply for an outside sales role.

•    Participate in structured training program.

•    Visit NIBCO manufacturing locations and give presentations on what was learned during these visits.

•    Spend time job shadowing associates experienced in customer-facing roles including sales.

•    Give final sales presentations and complete a final test drawing upon the lessons, knowledge, and skills learned.

Bachelor's Degree required.  Business or Marketing major preferred.  

Candidates must be a good communicator, sociable, have an outgoing personality, and be comfortable with travel. Involvement in extra-curricular activities strongly preferred.

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Ability to travel daily and spend most of the day in a vehicle, train, or plane.
Valid driver's license and no major driving violations.
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

NIBCO is committed to equal opportunity employment.  It is the policy of NIBCO to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.