Location: Melbourne - Port Melbourne 5 days a week on site
Program Duration: 12 Months
Start Date: January / February 2027
Build Your Future with Vertiv
The Program for Aspiring Vertiv Engineers (PAVE) is Vertiv Asia's flagship early-career development program designed to accelerate the growth of future commercial and customer-facing leaders.
As a PAVE Associate (Sales Track), you will embark on a structured 12-month development journey that blends business exposure, customer engagement, technical training, rotational assignments, mentorship, and project-based learning.
Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of Vertiv's business, products, customers, and commercial processes while developing the capabilities required for a successful career in sales, business development, and customer solutions.
Why Join Vertiv?
At Vertiv, we power and cool the technologies that drive the world's most critical applications.
As demand for AI, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure continues to accelerate, Vertiv remains at the forefront of one of the world's fastest-growing industries.
Through PAVE, you will gain practical experience, mentorship, and career development opportunities while contributing to innovative solutions that support data centers, communication networks, and mission-critical environments worldwide.
What You Will Experience
Phase 1: Foundations
Build a strong understanding of:
Vertiv's business, culture, and strategy
The critical digital infrastructure industry
Data center and AI market trends
Vertiv's Power, Thermal, Monitoring, and Services portfolio
Professional communication and presentation skills
Gain hands-on exposure through:
Customer engagements and business reviews
Opportunity management and sales support
Solution development and proposal preparation
Collaboration with cross-functional teams
Phase 3: Business Acumen
Develop commercial capabilities through:
Market and competitive analysis
Financial and commercial fundamentals
Customer relationship management
Account planning and business growth strategies
Deepen your expertise through:
Functional assignments aligned to business needs
Cross-functional project participation
Business-sponsored capstone project
Final role assessment and placement
Rotational Exposure
Depending on business needs and development plans, participants may gain exposure across:
Business Development
Product Management
Customer Experience
Marketing
Project Delivery
Service Operations
Through these rotations, participants will develop an end-to-end understanding of Vertiv's customer lifecycle and commercial operations.
Structured 12-month development program
Business-sponsored projects with measurable impact
Executive and senior leadership exposure
Dedicated mentor and manager support
Cross-functional learning opportunities
Customer-facing experiences
Professional and commercial skills development
Regional networking opportunities
Who We Are Looking For
Recent graduates or candidates with up to two years of work experience
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in:
Business
Marketing
Economics
Data Analytics
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated leadership potential through projects, internships, extracurricular activities, or community involvement
Commercial curiosity and interest in technology-driven industries
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Learning agility and adaptability
Program Outcome
Participants will be assessed throughout the program based on:
Performance and results
Business acumen
Learning agility
Leadership potential
Collaboration and teamwork
Successful participants may be placed into permanent roles aligned with both business needs and strengths demonstrated throughout the program.
Join us and build a meaningful career with a global leader in critical digital infrastructure.
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Melbourne Early-Career Sales Associate, 12‑Month PAVE employer: Vertiv Co
At Vertiv Co, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering our Chiller Commissioning Technicians the chance to work on cutting-edge technology in a dynamic and supportive environment. Our commitment to safety, professionalism, and technical excellence is matched by our focus on employee growth, providing ongoing training and development opportunities. With a culture that values teamwork and innovation, you'll find meaningful and rewarding work while contributing to critical infrastructure across the ANZ region.
