Event Sales Trainee
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
At Aggreko we provide energy solutions so communities can thrive and businesses can grow. We bring power heat and cooling to customers and communities wherever they need it.
We are hiring immediately for a Event Sales Trainee - a role that will help us to power progress for our customers.
The Sales Select Trainee will support the Sales team by developing foundational sales administrative skills gaining exposure to technical solutions and learning operational support functions. This role provides hands-on experience with Salesforce CRM and insight into the products and services offered including power generation temperature control and electrical distribution. This role is a direct feeder role to an Outside Sales Representative for Aggreko will undergo an extensive onboarding program and will be assigned to a Sales mentor from the local Sales Team. The ideal candidate is eager to learn driven to achieve results and thrives in a collaborative fast-paced environment.
Why Aggreko Here are some of the perks and rewards.
Work from home or customer project sites
Base salary $50K - $60K per year
No premium cost medical plan option available
Company provided Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Paid training programs and tuition reimbursement
Safety-focused culture
What youll do:
Cold calling prospecting account management presentation development (proposals and customer materials) closing deals
Track all sales contacts meetings opportunities proposals and orders using Salesforce
Identify and engage with key decision-makers at event companies production companies and tent companies
Learn to effectively communicate Aggrekos value proposition and actively promote our temporary event solutions including power and temperature control systems as a strategic advantage
Learn and apply technical product knowledge to support the sales process
Participate in customer account planning sessions and internal sales meetings
Will work to actively close both warm and cold leads with goals to set customer appointments with an Outside Sales Representative
Youll have the following skills and experience:
Bachelors degree in business engineering marketing or a related field
Strong interest in sales customer engagement or technical services
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint)
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong written and verbal communication abilities
Willingness to travel
Key Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives:
Gain proficiency in Salesforce CRM for sales tracking and customer relationship management
Develop foundational knowledge of power generation temperature control and electrical distribution products
Understand operational coordination required to deliver complex rental solutions
Build communication collaboration and problem-solving skills in a commercial setting
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Equal employment opportunity
We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures and respect peoples unique skills attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know thats how we do our best for each other for our customers for the communities where we work and for our careers.
We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience and not on your race colour ethnicity religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
Aggreko plc is a supplier of temporary power generation equipment and of temperature control equipment. It is headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange, and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.