Technical Sales Spring 2027 Co-op (Houston, TX)

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric's innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential 'Linc' that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company's website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com.

Job Title: Technical Sales Spring 2027 Co-Op

Location: Houston, TX

Target Program Dates: January 12th - April 16th, 2027

Relocation: While local candidates are preferred, a temporary housing stipend is available for co-ops residing more than 50 miles from the co-op location

Req ID: 29773

Are You the Missing Linc?

Lincoln Electric is looking for bright, driven individuals to join our Technical Sales Co-Op 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: Frequent workshops and leadership exposure.
• Career Pathway: Those eligible may be considered for full-time opportunities, including our Trainee Development Program.

Overview of the Program

Lincoln Electrics Technical Sales Co-Op Program offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced, technology-driven sales environment. Co-ops gain exposure to the full sales cycle through customer engagement, technical product demonstrations, opportunity management, and sales strategy. Working alongside Technical Sales Representatives across the region, co-ops will lead impactful projects, support customer and distributor development activities, and help identify solutions for customer applications. Co-ops will be responsible for driving two to three key sales projects as determined by the Regional Sales Manager while developing technical, commercial, and relationship-building skills.

What Youll Work On

• Visit end users and distributors to identify opportunities, evaluate applications, and recommend solutions
• Participate in customer visits, distributor open houses, Lunch & Learns, and training events
• Lead 2-3 key sales projects that deliver value to customers and the sales organization
• Utilize CRM tools to support opportunity management, quoting, and sales strategy development
• Conduct hands-on welding demonstrations
• Promote products at distributor open houses
• Update customers on new products
• Assist Technical Sales Representatives with training end users

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing or having achieved a bachelor's degree in a STEM or Business field
• Eligible to work in the U.S. on a full-time, permanent basis without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• A degree in business administration, marketing, engineering, communication, or any related fields
• Minimum overall GPA of 2.8
• Sophomore status or higher
• Ability to travel for training and field visits
• Interest in sales, technical/field service, and customer support
• Willingness to collaborate across departments (engineering, product management, sales)

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.