Sales Trainee

Sales Trainee – Otis Elevator Co.

Location: OT113: CVD - FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 25365 INTERCHANGE COURT, FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, 48335 USA
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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.

• 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

• 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
• 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

• Prior sales internship experience is a plus

• 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