As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.
The January 2025 Sales Trainee will be trained across a diverse range of markets within the HHC business. The training will include manufacturing, technical, financial and market knowledge plus intensive market/application training led by the Technical Services teams as well as visits to customers with Account Mangers and SAMs. After the training the trainee will be capable of the following:
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Responding to customer inquiries.
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Selecting products for customers based on their critical to quality requirements, providing on-site product demonstration support, preparation of information in professional technical communications, and quantifying and communicating the value that H.B. Fuller brings to the customer.
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Traveling to customer sites to support/run business reviews
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Managing, maintaining and growing their own sales territory and being accountable for delivering results
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Consistently applying sales processes and using all sales tools
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Developing a sales funnel for future growth opportunities
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Working with their peers and Sales Leaders to learn the key skills to become a full Account Manager
Financial Accountability:
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None during training
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Sales revenue and CM budget once in a field sales role
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Managing costs within budget
Minimum Requirements to be a sales trainee:
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4 Year college degree - December 2025 graduate
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Self-confidence, curiosity, ambition
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Work experience that demonstrates work ethic and willingness to learn
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Proficient in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Excel), and have good presentation and report writing skills.
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Must be geographically mobile, and willing to relocate.
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Must be eligible to work in the country/Region, without employer sponsorship, now or in the future
Preferred Qualifications:
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Chemistry, Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Degree
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Marketing or Sales Degree
Physical Environment:
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Be capable of lifting 35-50lbs
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50% travel required
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Work in both H.B. Fuller facilities and those of our customers
Sales Trainees are eligible for full benefits, including medical, dental, insurance, 401k contribution, paid time off and paid holidays. All employees also qualify for an annual cash bonus, based on business performance. Annual raises are rewarded based on company and individual performance.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.
The salary for this role is $60,000-$65,000.
In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.
H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.
H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.
What We Do
H.B. Fuller is a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products to improve products and lives.
Your day probably begins and ends with us. Just about everywhere you look – including the windows through which you see and the magazines you read – you’ll find industrial adhesives and sealants produced by H.B. Fuller. Most likely, we made the glue holding together your cereal box, the seals that keep your refrigerator airtight, and the specialty adhesive in your baby’s disposable diaper. While our products are virtually invisible, they play a vital role in ensuring the quality and convenience of modern life. We take pride in working with our customers to add value.
At H.B. Fuller, we are committed to connecting what matters, bringing together people, products and processes that answer and solve some of the world's biggest adhesion challenges. Through our reliable, responsive technical service, we create lasting, rewarding connections with customers in the packaging, hygiene, electronic and assembly materials, automotive, paper converting, woodworking, construction, general assembly and consumer goods industries.
And, we are committed to building an environment where employees are engaged, challenged and given an opportunity to drive superior results. We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company. With long-term, profitable growth as the ultimate goal, we strive to cultivate an environment that offers stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities