Sales Trainee

About the Role

• Sell Otis products and/or services upgrades • 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

Key Responsibilities

• ▸sales
• ▸account service
• ▸technical support
• ▸product knowledge
• ▸quality surveys
• ▸field scheduling

What You Bring

• Develop and explain the sales territory through cold calling and familiarity with local market conditions and competitor dynamics • Bachelor’s Degree required or currently pursuing degree which must be awarded prior to start date in July 2026 • Ability to work in a highly team‑oriented and dynamic environment • Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills to develop expectations and relationships with internal and external customers • Be self‑motivated and able to manage many simultaneous projects and responsibilities • Prior sales internship experience is a plus

Requirements

• ▸cold calling
• ▸market knowledge
• ▸bachelor's
• ▸teamwork
• ▸communication
• ▸sales internship

Benefits

Date Posted: 2025-08-06 Country: United States of America Location: OT348: SF • SAN FRANCISCO, CA 444 SPEAR STREET, STE 102, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94105 USA Otis Elevator Company is searching for highly motivated candidates interested in starting a career in sales! The comprehensive training program provides development opportunities that combine classroom instruction with hands‑on field learning, where Sales Trainees shadow Sales Reps, Account Managers, Field Supervisors, and Technicians to gain business, industry, and product knowledge. After successfully completing the three‑month program, trainees are placed in a sales role with a portfolio of accounts in a defined geographic territory, which may require relocation. Candidates must be geographically mobile and flexible to align personal preferences with business needs. The position is salaried and includes incentive compensation after the trainee program, along with excellent benefits. The salary range for this role is $60,000‑$70,000, with final pay determined by factors such as education, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, and organizational needs. Joining Otis means becoming part of an innovative, high‑performance company that values safety, ethics, and quality—our Three Absolutes. We invest in leadership development, training, and resources across Sales, Field, Engineering, and Major Projects, and our Employee Scholar Program supports colleagues pursuing degrees or certifications. Our culture emphasizes a diverse, trusted, and caring community where people are at the center of everything we do. • 401(k) plan with generous company match and automatic retirement contribution • Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents starting first day • 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, plus spot performance bonus opportunities

Work Environment

Field