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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\nDescription:\nWe 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.\nEssential Functions of the Job:\nAfter 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.\nSpecific duties include:\nManage and Develop contacts within your territory\nDeveloping new leads\nProviding trip reports\nFollow-up sales leads with potential customers, which includes at least (50%) of your time on the road visiting customers\nResearch and develop lists of potential customers\nDetermine customer needs & work with plant to provide solutions\nEvaluate product & service marketability in terms of customers’ technical & manufacturing requirements\nMaintain an up-to-date understanding of industry trends and technical developments that affect target markets\nEstablish and maintain industry contacts that lead to sales\nDevelop sales and marketing proposals for customers on technical products & services\nDevelop presentations to promote products to current and potential customers\nMaintain up-to-date awareness of activities, industry trends & government regulations\nEstablishing long-term, ongoing repeat relationships\nMaintain an up-to-date working knowledge of newly developing technologies and manufacturing practices\nOther duties as assigned.\nEDUCATION:\nBachelor’s degree in industrial Distribution, Engineering, or Business\nStrong mechanical aptitude\nEXPERIENCE:\nExtracurricular projects or courses which emphasize or build technical expertise.\nExperience or hobbies focus on mechanical aptitude.\nBackground exposure to sales is preferred\nSKILLS / CERTIFICATIONS:\nThe ideal candidate will have the following Skills and Qualifications:\nStrong mechanical aptitude.\nInitiative driven by strong social and interpersonal skills to support external sales.\nAdaptability\nProfessional written and verbal communication skills.\nTime management with the ability to be self-sufficient and work independently.\nProblem solving skills.\nStrong work ethic.\nCompensation & Benefits:\nRBC offers competitive pay and benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match, and paid time off.\nWage: $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. 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