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Account Executive

Confidential Client•Consulting
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$43,899
West Indianapolis, Indiana
19 Hours Ago

This Entry-Level Sales Representative role offers recent graduates and early-career professionals a paid training program and mentorship to develop sales and business skills. The position involves building customer relationships, identifying business opportunities, and meeting sales goals through direct customer engagement and product demonstrations, with significant travel required. The role provides competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in multiple U.S. locations.

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Description

About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Sales & Business Development.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


Role Overview

This Account Executive (entry-level / SDR-to-AE) role is a field-focused, territory-based sales position with paid training and mentorship. The confidential client is hiring recent graduates and early-career candidates across multiple U.S. locations. No prior sales experience is required — you will learn product, sales process, and customer-facing skills through paid hands-on training and on-the-job coaching.


What You’ll Do

As an Account Executive / Entry-Level Sales Representative you will represent the confidential client in your assigned territory and work to identify, develop, and close business opportunities.

  • Build relationships with new and existing customers
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities in your territory
  • Connect with prospective customers via outreach, leads, and referrals
  • Meet with customers at their locations to assess needs and present solutions
  • Present and demonstrate products and solutions in person
  • Collaborate with local sales teams to develop opportunities and meet sales goals
  • Complete paid training and ongoing coaching to develop product, sales, and customer relationship skills

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree completed or expected by December 2026
  • Recent graduates and early-career candidates encouraged to apply
  • Strong work ethic and a willingness to learn
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Critical thinking and ability to adapt to different customer needs
  • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
  • Willing and able to travel approximately 60%, including occasional overnight travel
  • Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle
  • Comfortable transporting product demonstration equipment when needed
  • Authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future

What Our Client Offers

  • Paid, hands-on training and structured onboarding
  • On-the-job mentorship and professional development
  • Competitive base salary based on location
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Clear opportunities for career growth and advancement

Compensation

  • Base Salary: Approximately $60,000 - $80,000, depending on location
  • Performance Bonus Target: Up to $24,000 annually (dependent on individual performance and plan attainment)

Why Consider This Opportunity?

If you’re motivated to start a career in sales, eager to learn, and enjoy meeting people, this role provides paid training, real selling experience, and a clear progression path. The confidential client is committed to developing early-career talent into high-performing sales professionals.


Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.

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