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Otis Elevator Co.

Sales Trainee

Otis Elevator Co., Farmington, Connecticut, us, 06030

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Sales Trainee – Otis Elevator Co. Location:

OT113: CVD - FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 25365 INTERCHANGE COURT, FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, 48335 USA Date Posted:

2025-08-06 Country:

United States of America

Otis Elevator Company is searching for highly motivated candidates interested in starting a career in sales! The comprehensive training program provides development opportunities that consist of classroom instruction as well as hands‑on field learning. Sales Trainees will shadow Sales Reps/Account Managers, Field Supervisors, and Technicians to obtain business and industry knowledge as well as product training.

Following success in the 3‑month training program, Sales Trainees will be assigned a sales role with a portfolio of accounts in a defined geographic territory, which may require relocation. Candidates should be geographically mobile and location flexible.

This is a salaried position and offers additional incentive compensation following success in the trainee program, along with excellent benefits.

Essential Responsibilities

Sell Otis products and/or services upgrades

Develop and explain the sales territory through cold calling and familiarity with local market conditions and competitor dynamics

Identify benefits to the customer and opportunities to upgrade/replace products involved

Service existing accounts to ensure retention of business

Work to improve current and develop new business relationships

Achieve or exceed planned sales objectives

Provide technical support to current and prospective customers

Maintain up‑to‑date technical knowledge of Otis products

Monitor and manage the collection of accounts

Perform product quality surveys

Schedule necessary field resources to ensure customer satisfaction

Education / Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree required or currently pursuing degree which must be awarded prior to start date in July 2026

Basic Qualifications

Ability to work in a highly team‑oriented and dynamic environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively develop expectations and relationships with internal and external customers

Self‑motivated and able to manage many simultaneous projects and responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

Prior sales internship experience is a plus

Benefits

401(k) plan with generous company match and a separate automatic retirement contribution

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents, beginning on first day of employment

Three weeks paid vacation and paid company holidays

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance and wellness incentive programs

Life insurance and disability coverage

Voluntary benefits such as legal, pet, home, and auto insurance

Birth/adoption and parental leave benefits

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement program

Peer recognition and service anniversary awards, as well as spot performance bonus opportunities

Salary Range:

$60,000–$70,000. Pay within this range will be based on several factors including education, qualifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business needs.

Apply today and build what's next! If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.

Otis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at careers@otis.com.

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