Sales Trainee

Start your career with RDO Equipment Co. as a Sales Trainee, where you’ll gain the foundational skills and experience needed to grow into an Account Manager role. This developmental position provides hands-on exposure to sales, parts, technology and service operations—giving you a well-rounded understanding of how to deliver exceptional customer experiences and drive business success. If you’re motivated to learn, build relationships, and grow your career in sales within the equipment industry, we encourage you to apply today.

What’s In It For You:

• $24 - $28 / hour
• Competitive compensation to reflect your experience, leadership, and industry expertise.
• A comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being. For more details and to view these offerings, visit RDO’s benefits page.
• A company that lives by its core values: they’re not just words on a wall – they’re how we work, grow, and lead. Click here to learn more.

Why RDO?

When you join RDO Equipment Co., you’ll become part of an industry-leading team providing a world-class experience for customers who do vital work. We deal in iron from the world’s leading equipment and technology manufacturers, but we’re a people business first. RDO has grown from humble roots, guided by a family’s values, and shaped by the strengths, voices and entrepreneurism of our team members.

RDO Equipment Co. in Moses Lake belongs to our Northwest Agriculture division which is made up of 10 stores across Washington and Oregon. The team members in Moses Lake support farmers in this area as they plant, tend and harvest the crops that feed the nation. This is a forward-looking customer base that defaults toward innovation. Interested in helping keep them on the cutting edge of the agriculture industry?

What You Will Do:

• Department Rotation: Rotate through sales, parts, technology, and service departments to gain a comprehensive understanding of dealership operations and customer support.
• Sales Skill Development: Build foundational capabilities in relationship-building, needs assessment, product knowledge, and solution-based selling.
• Sales Support: Assist with daily sales activities while progressively taking on greater responsibility in customer interactions and sales processes.
• Customer Engagement: Learn and apply RDO’s Customer Engagement Experience principles in all customer and team interactions.
• Learning Opportunities: Participate in training, mentorship, and development programs to build industry knowledge and prepare for advancement.
• Team Collaboration: Contribute to a collaborative work environment through communication efforts, meetings, and cross-functional teamwork.
• Professional Conduct: Maintain professionalism, adhere to company policies and safety standards, and support a high level of customer satisfaction.
• For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, view the full job description here.

What You Will Need:

• Self-Starter Mindset: Demonstrate initiative, motivation, and a strong desire to learn and grow in a sales career.
• Communication Skills: Possess strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities to build relationships with customers and team members.
• Sales Interest: Show enthusiasm for developing sales skills and delivering value through customer-focused solutions.
• Technical Proficiency: Maintain solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office and the ability to learn internal systems.
• Team Orientation: Work effectively both independently and collaboratively while taking ownership of personal development.
• Professional Commitment: Exhibit a strong commitment to customer service, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Valid Work Authorization: Candidates must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Updated Facilities: New building with a remodeled parts warehouse.
• Regular Team Building: Our Moses Lake team is very supportive and gets together regularly for team-building activities.
• Growing Customer Base: The agriculture sector in this region is growing, creating growth opportunities for RDO team members in this area.