Job Summary:
Our client, a manufacturer of premier of injection molding machinery globally, is seeking participants for sales management roles in an international high-tech company. Starting in April 2025, it provides hands-on experience in a global sales environment, focusing on innovative technologies that shape everyday life – from automotive components to consumer goods.
Ideal candidates demonstrate cross-functional thinking, career ambition in sales leadership, flexibility, openness, and a readiness to embrace increasing responsibilities. This is an opportunity to contribute to the future of plastics manufacturing while building a dynamic, globally focused career.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Building up comprehensive specialist expertise in the area of injection molding technology (products, technologies and processes)
- Obtaining extensive industry know-how with respect to markets and competitors
- Building on leadership and refining sales skills and strengths
- Forming an intercultural competence with a focus on Austria, Mexico, China, Korea and the U.S.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
- Overall duration of the trainee program: 1 full year
- Orientation to company based out of the North American headquarters in York, Pennsylvania
- Introductory phase and initial training in Austria: duration approximately six months
- Training at the production and sales subsidiaries in the US, Austria, Germany and Mexico. Potential opportunity to also travel to other regions around the globe.
- With time spent at the North American headquarters in York, Pennsylvania, between these activities
EDUCATION:
- Undergraduate degree in applied sciences or technology (mechanical, plastics technology, automation, mechatronics or other Bachelor of Science degree) required
- Master’s or MBA graduate degree program preferred
EXPERIENCE:
- One to five years of professional working experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- High willingness to travel internationally with a team and individually
- Willingness to take on a position abroad after completing the trainee program
- Must possess a valid passport and have the ability to easily and quickly obtain the appropriate visas
- Key competencies include:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in multicultural environments
- High problem solving skills
- Strong customer service orientation
- Track record of being a change agent
- Demonstrated conflict resolution skills
- Recognized by others as a team player
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Work Location: Remote