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.

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

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Program overview

Confidential Client is hiring for a 12-month Industrial Sales Development Program designed for recent graduates and early-career professionals who want to launch a career in industrial sales. This structured program combines classroom learning, hands-on technical training, and field mentorship to prepare you for a full-time Account Manager role in the Denver, CO area.

• Training hub and initial classroom instruction in Denver, CO
• Hands-on product/application exposure and customer work
• Dedicated mentors and on-the-job coaching
• Clear progression path to an Account Manager territory role

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What You’ll Do

You will rotate through a structured curriculum and support experienced Account Managers in real customer situations to build sales, technical, and territory-management skills.

• Participate in a 12-month sales development program based in Denver, CO
• Learn consultative outside sales, territory management, and CRM practices
• Shadow and co-sell with experienced Account Managers on customer visits
• Receive product and application training from technical experts
• Practice prospecting, quoting, negotiating, and closing deals
• Build customer relationships and propose solutions that improve productivity
• Receive ongoing feedback, mentoring, and professional development

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Who We’re Looking For

We want motivated, curious candidates who are interested in a long-term outside sales career in industrial markets.

• Desire to build a career in outside sales
• Associate, technical, or bachelor’s degree in Industrial Distribution, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Sales, Manufacturing Technology, or related field preferred
• Internship or work experience in manufacturing, distribution, engineering, customer service, or sales is a plus
• Mechanical curiosity and interest in industrial systems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Competitive mindset, strong work ethic, and coachable attitude
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel (occasional overnight travel)

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Compensation & Benefits

This role includes a competitive training stipend plus incentives and a benefits package.

• Training compensation: $50,000–$65,000 per year (range depends on business unit, training/territory location, degree, and experience)
• Incentive opportunities during training and commission eligibility after promotion to Account Manager
• Relocation assistance where applicable
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation, and company holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing technical training
• Clear advancement opportunities across the Confidential Client network

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Additional details

• Location: Training and program hub in Denver, CO; final territory will be in the Denver area
• Employment type: Contract / Full time / Internship (program may be structured as a training contract leading to full-time placement)
• Confidential Client is committed to accessibility — applicants who need accommodation for the application process should contact the hiring team via the Careertakes platform.

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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.

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