International Sales & Marketing Specialist (Apprenticeship)

Launch Your Career in International Sales!

Join a growing, employee-owned U.S. manufacturer with a global footprint across 40 countries. We're hiring a driven, entry-level sales professional to develop into a future leader of international accounts.

This is a hands-on, apprenticeship-style role where you'll learn the business, support existing global partners, and build new markets-with a clear path to owning key accounts within 18-24 months.

What You'll Do

• Grow International Accounts: Build relationships with existing global distributors, identify expansion opportunities, and drive repeat business through consistent, high-quality engagement
• Develop New Markets: Proactively prospect and win new international customers through outreach, trade shows, and market research-turning opportunities into long-term partnerships
• Sell Real, Technical Products: Quickly learn specialized industrial equipment and confidently translate technical features into clear, practical value for customers
• Own the Sales Process: Manage your pipeline, track opportunities in CRM, forecast accurately, and follow through to close business
• Gain Global Exposure: Travel internationally 6-7 times per year (10-12 days per trip), meeting partners face-to-face across Europe and Asia and representing the company as a trusted advisor
• Build Toward Ownership: Start by supporting existing accounts, then progressively take on more responsibility with a clear path to owning key international relationships within 18-24 months

Who You Are

• 0-3 years of sales experience - but more importantly, you have the mindset of a top performer:

>> Highly Driven & Competitive - You are motivated by results, earnings, and being the best.

>>You don't settle for average-you push for more.

>>Entrepreneurial Builder - You want ownership, not just a job. You're excited by the opportunity to build accounts, grow revenue, and create something long-term

>>Relentlessly Curious & Coachable - You absorb information quickly, ask smart questions, and apply feedback to get better-fast

>>Natural Relationship Builder - You earn trust easily and know how to turn conversations into lasting business partnerships

>>Action-Oriented Hunter - You're comfortable picking up the phone, creating opportunities, and driving momentum every day

>>Resilient & Mentally Tough - You handle rejection, adapt quickly, and stay focused on winning

• In addition:
• Strong interest in sales, international business, or technical products
• Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through
• Mechanical or technical aptitude (or a strong desire to learn)
• Ability and enthusiasm to travel internationally (valid passport required)

💰 Compensation

• Base: $50K-$60K (up to $65K DOE)
• Commission: 3% on account growth 8-10% on new business
• On Target Earnings: $70K-$80K Year 1 → $90K-$110K Year 2 → the earning potential is uncapped!

🌟 Why Join

• Employee-owned (ESOP) - share in the company's success
• Small team, big impact environment
• Global exposure and travel
• Clear path to international account ownership
• Stable, 40 year company with entrepreneurial culture

📍 Schedule & Benefits

• Hybrid (2 days remote after training) in Burnsville
• ✈️ Global Travel Opportunity
• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Holidays, ESOP

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.