About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client’s Technical Sales Associate Development Program (Equipment) develops early-career engineers into customer-facing sales professionals through a structured Graduate Training Program (GTP). After successfully completing the 14-week GTP, you will transition into an Associate Account Manager role (Equipment, Services, or Controls). Typical responsibilities include:

• Sell HVAC equipment, controls, parts, and services to commercial, industrial, and institutional customers.
• Partner with engineers, architects, contractors, and owners to specify, design, and apply solutions.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers across the full sales cycle.
• Identify technical and commercial opportunities and develop territory sales plans.
• Analyze market and customer needs to support strategic opportunities and design wins.
• Meet or exceed sales targets through pipeline development and effective channel management.

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Who You Are / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (all disciplines considered) — must graduate prior to GTP start date.
• Recent graduate (this posting targets entry-level / early-career candidates).
• Demonstrated passion for continuous learning in technical fields and strong communication skills.
• Internship experience preferred; or ability to begin in-office work up to 3 months before GTP start.
• U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Valid driver’s license for at least 12 months and ability to provide proof of insurance; no major driving infractions (for example: DUI within 3 years, hit & run, license suspension, or repeated preventable collisions).
• Willingness to temporarily relocate to La Crosse, WI for the 14-week training program.
• Able to work onsite as required; after training the role is typically within a defined geographic territory with under 15% travel.

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Program Details & Location

• Training format: 14-week on-site Graduate Training Program in La Crosse, WI (intensive technical, business, sales engineering, and leadership curriculum).
• Onboarding: begin at a predetermined local office before traveling to La Crosse for training.
• Post-program role: Associate Account Manager based in a predetermined office location (territory assignment).
• Travel: typically less than 15% after GTP completion.
• Role designation: Safety Sensitive — additional drug screening or checks may apply.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base pay listed: $78,840 (Salary). Compensation structure and total pay for account managers may include commission/variable components after program completion, creating potential uncapped earnings.
• During the 14-week training: lodging, a daily stipend, and relocation support are provided (subject to change at the client’s discretion).
• Benefits begin on day one and may include health insurance, wellness programs, fertility/adoption assistance, paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick leave), 401(k) match, tuition assistance, and other regional offerings. Benefit specifics may vary by site, business alignment, union agreements, and local regulations.
• Thrive-at-work programs and career development resources are available.

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Additional Notes

• Multiple openings may be available across North America; some roles could be onsite, hybrid, or remote depending on assignment.
• This posting is for entry-level candidates completing a development program and transitioning into sales-engineering/account management roles.
• This is an equal opportunity role; qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to legally protected status.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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