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Technical Sales Development Program 2026 Job in Cleveland, Ohio US

Technical Sales Development Program 2026

Lincoln Electric - Cleveland, OH

Posted: 9/3/2025 - Expires: 10/3/2025

Job ID: 292500611

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Job Description

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

Location: Euclid, OH
Target Program Dates: June 25th, 2026
Relocation: While local candidates are preferred, a temporary relocation package is available for Trainees residing more than 50 miles from the program location.
Req ID: 27254



Are You the Missing Linc?

Lincoln Electric is looking for bright, driven individuals to join our Technical Sales Development Program-designed to connect your academic foundation with real-world, hands-on experience. As a participant, you'll Be the Linc between your education and a future in advanced manufacturing, innovation, and leadership.

What Sets Us Apart


* LincPal Program: Get paired with a Lincoln Electric employee to guide your experience.
* Professional Development: Participate in workshops and leadership development opportunities that support your growth.
* Hands-On Training: Learn to weld in our state-of-the-art Welding Technology Center.
* Networking & Culture: Participate in program social events and team-building activities.
* Career Pathway: Explore advancement opportunities within the organization.

Overview of the Program

The Technical Sales Trainee Program offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced, technology-driven sales environment in preparation to become a full-time Technical Sales Representative. During this 16-week training program at Lincoln Electric's World Headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio, Technical Sales Trainees will develop welding skills in all processes, build comprehensive product knowledge, and learn to excel in a dynamic sales environment. Following the training program, our Technical Sales Representatives will relocate to their respective territories across the country. Here, they will actively manage and grow a $10+ million territory by driving corporate and regional strategic initiatives, navigating distributor relationships to grow discretionary sales, and promoting their own target programs to increase market share.

Potential Projects


* Participate in a Documented Cost Reduction project with Lincoln Electric's end users to understand value selling in a competitive landscape.
* Provide technical support, demonstrations, and training where needed and where it will drive a positive sales result.
* Drive corporate and regional strategic initiatives with focus on growing Top Line, Alloy, Automation, and High Technology Products.
* Develop strategies to grow business with key distribution partners within the territory. Provide distributor training as needed, support and promote corporate distributor programs, and create their own targeted programs to drive sales and increase share through this channel.
* Provide end-user training support and promote all Lincoln products with a special focus on Automation products at these customers.
* Drive Educational Programs to

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Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Regular Employment
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
High school graduate
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
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Display Recommended WorkKeys®Recommended WorkKeys®:
Applied Math: 4
Graphic Literacy: 4

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