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, Industrial Distribution / Technical Sales.

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

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Program Overview

This is a 12‑month, paid Account Manager Training Program for recent graduates who want a career in technical sales within industrial distribution. The Confidential Client’s Grow Our Own (GO2) program combines classroom and hands‑on training, mentorship, and field experience to prepare trainees for a full‑time Account Manager or Outside Sales role in the Abilene, TX area.

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What You’ll Do

• Participate in structured, paid training at the regional headquarters (Abilene or Odessa) with professional development and product training
• Learn full‑cycle outside sales skills and relationship building with new and existing customers
• Shadow and support experienced Account Managers on onsite customer visits
• Apply technical product knowledge (hose, fittings, valves, gaskets, tools and related MRO solutions) to real customer use cases
• Transition into an assigned territory and a full Account Manager role upon successful completion of the program

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What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• Degree or coursework in Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain, Sales, Engineering, or related field is a plus
• Internship or co‑op experience in sales, distribution, or manufacturing is a plus
• Mechanical interest and technical aptitude
• Competitive, results‑driven mindset and strong communication skills
• Willingness to relocate for the 12+ month training program and for final placement after program completion
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel for on‑site customer visits as required

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Compensation & Benefits

• This is a full‑time, paid training position that transitions to a full‑time Account Manager role with commission eligibility upon successful program completion
• Competitive compensation (estimated in source posting)
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k)
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing training

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Additional Information

• This position is based in Abilene, TX (training locations may include Abilene or Odessa).
• The Confidential Client uses E‑Verify where applicable.
• If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please request it through the Careertakes application portal or contact the recruiting team via your Careertakes application experience.
• The Confidential Client may use AI tools to assist with application review or resume screening; these tools support — but do not replace — human decision‑making.

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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.

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