2026 Technical Sales Intern - Equipment

Trane Technologies

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Posted 5 months ago

Internship

Greenville, South Carolina

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Smart Summary

As a Technical Sales Intern, you will work directly with Sales Account Managers and customers, gaining exposure to the design, application, and sale of HVAC systems and controls. You will attend sales meetings and customer interactions, understanding the sales process from start to finish.

This internship is perfect for students pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in any engineering field, who have completed at least their sophomore year. You'll gain hands-on experience in technical sales, working with industry-leading professionals and cutting-edge HVAC technology, with opportunities to develop your technical, sales, and communication skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Technical Sales

Engineering

Communication Skills

Leadership

Sales Engineering

Customer Relationship Management

HVAC Systems

Building Automation

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Continuous Learning

Sales Strategy

Business Functions

Service Calls

Mentorship

Design Application

Job Description

At Trane TechnologiesTM  and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

What’s in it for you:

Be a part of our mission!  As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in building efficiency and sustainability through our Equipment, Service or Controls / Building Automation offerings. 

Trane Technologies, the global leader in innovative climate solutions, hands on summer internship allows participants to explore a career in Technical Sales through the following:

·       A 12-week internship program that will challenge and develop your technical, business, sales engineering, leadership, and communication skills – providing insight into a sales career with Trane Technologies.

·       Gain and interact with the world's most complete line of commercial, industrial, and institutional heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and building management controls.

·       Be exposed to the many facets of Trane Technologies’ businesses: Service, Equipment, Building Automation, Application, Fulfillment, and much more.

·       This internship will provide you with the experience to pursue a career in Technical Sales and creates the opportunity to join our industry leading Graduate Training Program (GTP) after graduation.

Where is the work: 

This position has been designated as On-Site. 

What you will do:   

Our award-winning internship program provides you the opportunity to learn more about us while you collaborate with peers across North America. As a Technical Sales Intern you may experience or gain exposure to:

·       Work directly with our industry leading Sales Account Managers and customers.

·       Understand the design, application and sale of systems, controls, parts, and services for commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings.

·       Attend sales meetings; business functions; sales and service calls; customer meetings alongside experienced account managers and mentors.

·       Understand the steps sales engineers take from start to finish on a job and be hands-on in those steps throughout the internship.

·       Gain an appreciation for the importance of the relationship with our customers as you work with them as a daily point-of-contact creating a sense of ownership and importance in the solution-making process.

 What you will bring:   

·       Actively enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering (open to all Engineering areas of emphasis) throughout the entire duration of the summer internship.

o   Candidates must have completed at least their sophomore or 2nd year before the start of the summer internship to be eligible for internship positions.

·       Be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

·       A passion for continuous learning in technical fields, ensuring a solid foundation for understanding and communicating engineering solutions.

·       This posting is for multiple opportunities. Some positions may be remote while others may require a hybrid or onsite assignment at one of our facilities across North America. 

·       Possess a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 12 months, ability to provide proof of insurance, and have no major or frequent traffic violations including, but not limited to:

o   DUI in the previous 3 years

o   Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless / Careless Driving or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.

Compensation:   

Pay Range:  $21.00-$30.00 

Total compensation for this role will include a commission/incentive plan. Disclaimer: This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed.

Travel:

·       Less than 15% in defined geography

Equal Employment Opportunity:   

We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.

This role has been designated by the Company as Safety Sensitive.   

Trane Technologies

Thermo King pioneered transport refrigeration over 80 years ago, and today we continue innovating sustainable transport temperature control solutions with one goal in mind-improving quality of life for our customers.

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