Job Description

The Graduate Specialist Program – Sales is a full-time rotational development program designed to accelerate high potential graduates into future commercial, marketing, and business leaders within HydraForce, a Bosch company.

Over the duration of the program, you will complete four strategically designed rotations that provide broad exposure across sales, marketing, and business operations. This immersive experience builds strong commercial acumen, customer engagement expertise, and cross-functional understanding — preparing you for a challenging specialist or project leadership role within Sales upon successful completion.

Together, we lay the foundation for your long-term career success.

Structured Rotations

• Four personalized rotations, including one at another Bosch facility within the U.S.
• Exposure to multiple commercial functions such as:
  • Inside Sales
  • Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP)
  • Sales channel management
  • Sales Controlling
  • Marketing
  • Digital Sales Initiatives
• Insight into the full commercial lifecycle — from customer acquisition through ongoing account development

Challenging & Impactful Work

• Engage in meaningful operational and strategic assignments
• Contribute to the conception and implementation of digital sales solutions
• Support introduction and optimization of commercial software tools
• Take ownership of deliverables and measurable business outcomes from day one

Executive Mentorship & Development

• Dedicated mentor from upper management supporting your professional and personal growth
• Peer onboarding partner from the current trainee cohort
• Structured feedback and development planning throughout the program

Global Networking

• Connect with fellow Graduate Specialists and leaders across Bosch locations
• Build strong relationships across departments and business units worldwide

Flexible Start & Permanent Employment

• Customized start date aligned to your availability
• Full-time employment from day one
• Clear pathway into a long-term Sales specialist or project leadership role

Responsibilities During the Program

As a Graduate Specialist – Sales, you will:

• Support customer engagement and account management activities
• Analyze sales performance data and contribute to forecasting and reporting efforts
• Assist in developing and executing sales strategies to drive revenue growth
• Collaborate with distributors and internal stakeholders to strengthen partnerships
• Participate in marketing initiatives that support product positioning and brand growth
• Identify process improvement opportunities within sales operations
• Contribute to digital transformation and commercial system enhancements
• Demonstrate increasing ownership, accountability, and leadership within project teams

The salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000 annually.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business, Management, or related field
• Recent graduate (within 3 years) or about to graduate
• Minimum GPA of 3.25

Experience

• Internship or early-career experience within Sales or a commercial environment
• Exposure to manufacturing or industrial markets preferred

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Commercial curiosity and customer-focused mindset
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
• Adaptability and willingness to take on new challenges
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally during rotations

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move up to 5 pounds without assistance
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods

Work Environment

This position operates primarily in a professional office setting. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to moderate.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.

BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)