Sales/Marketing Engineering Apprentice Program
1. What is the Sales/Marketing Engineering Apprenticeship program?
Phoenix Contact's Sales/Marketing Apprenticeship program is an training program that introduces the apprentice to all facets of our business, specifically preparing the apprentice for a career in field sales or product marketing. The program's goal is to build a solid foundation of knowledge in:
- Leadership skills
- Business development strategies
- Phoenix Contact culture and values
- Sales strategies
- Comprehensive knowledge of Phoenix Contact products
- Applications of Phoenix Contact products
Participants are prepared to initially assume entry level positions, but more importantly, the investment of this comprehensive training program provides the necessary foundation for future advancement of responsibilities at Phoenix Contact.
2. Who can participate in the Apprenticeship Program?
Phoenix Contact hires newly graduated engineering, marketing, and business students who have an interest in sales and/or marketing for participation in the program. Participants are selected on the basis of an evaluation of:
Skills:
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Problem solving/decision making
Knowledge:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Marketing, or Business
- Planning and organizing techniques
Characteristics:
- Positive attitude
- Open-minded
- Creative
- Proactive
3. How does the Apprenticeship program work?
The Apprenticeship program provides learning opportunities in many formats. The majority of the program consists of hands-on opportunities within each spectrum of our company. Some learning opportunities will be experienced in an instructor-led classroom. Assignments will be given to the apprentices to apply a concept or skill learned during the training program. Each apprentice will be assigned a mentor who will assist, coach and support the apprentice throughout the program. Apprentices will be required to travel with some work assignments. Field experience will be provided with various members of our sales staff. Apprentices will be required to travel with some work assignments. Field experience will be provided with various members of our sales staff.
4. After the training period, what role will an apprentice have at Phoenix Contact?
Once the training period has concluded, the apprentice will be placed in a full-time job opening either in outside sales or product marketing. Placement will be based on the strengths, interests, and career goals of the apprentice, as well as the hiring needs of the organization.
5. What if I am placed in a job position that I do not like?
Every effort will be made to place apprentices in a job that fits their interests and abilities. Phoenix Contact posts all job openings internally prior to advertising. At any time, employees who have worked for Phoenix Contact for at least one year can apply for any posted opening.
6. How do I apply for an apprenticeship?
Applications/resumes are accepted throughout the year. Resumes can be forwarded to hr@phoenixcon.com. The apprenticeship begins in January and June.
7. After I apply, what is the next step?
Human Resources will contact you if an interview is warranted.
How to Apply
You may apply to Phoenix Contact by:
Emailing your resume as an attachment, preferably in Microsoft Word format, to hr@phoenixcon.com.
or...
Mailing (or faxing) your resume in confidence to:
Director of Human Resources
PHOENIX CONTACT
P.O. Box 4100
Harrisburg, PA 17111
Fax: (717) 944-1625
or...
Submitting a text version of your resume online using the following form: