Trainee Territory Manager

Ritchie Bros.

Trainee Territory Sales Manager engaging in a 6-month training followed by practical experience. Role focuses on preparing for management within a multi-million-dollar territory.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeWashington, DC • District of Columbia, Maryland, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $60,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

placed into an intensive 6-month hands-on training program where they will work with and learn from one of our sales teams.
educate the trainee on our business, our customers and the skills and processes required to become a successful Territory Sales Manager.
enter a Sales Practicum period of 1 to 3 months.
put your training to practice while still supported by your sales coach and team.
qualified to be a Territory Sales Manager within a multi-million-dollar territory.

Requirements

What you’ll need

1 to 5 years in a structured sales role, and a consistent track record of meeting & exceeding quotas.
You have a strong learning ability, coupled with a desire to learn more about everything around you.
A strong work ethic without sacrificing your sense of humor or ability to have fun on the job.
The ability to travel 1 to 2 days per week to cover the territory, as well as up to a week a few times per year to attend auctions and training.
You will have to maintain a valid, clean driver’s license.
It helps if you have experience with heavy equipment.
Strong communication skills, especially when it comes to listening.
A head for numbers, and the ability to make sound decisions quickly in a fast-paced setting.
A natural ability to build authentic customer relationships
Typical Business and Field office environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurances
401k plan with 100% match for the first 4%
15 days of PTO each year

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Hard Skills & Tools

salesquota managementheavy equipment experience

Soft Skills

strong learning abilitystrong work ethicsense of humorcommunication skillslistening skillsdecision makingcustomer relationship building

Certifications

valid driver's license