Account Representative - Entry Level Sales
The Entry-Level Account Representative at Confidential Client is responsible for representing national brands through direct, face-to-face customer interactions in retail settings. This role emphasizes building authentic customer relationships, problem-solving, and personalized service, supported by structured training and mentorship. It offers clear performance-based advancement opportunities within a supportive, team-oriented culture focused on sales and leadership development.
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 and leadership development.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Position overview
Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is hiring an Account Representative — Entry Level Sales in Middletown, NJ. This full-time, field-facing sales role is ideal for outgoing, coachable candidates who want structured training, weekly pay, and clear performance-based advancement into leadership and management.
What You’ll Do
This is a relationship-driven, in-person sales position representing national brands in retail locations. Responsibilities include:
- Build authentic rapport with customers and listen to their individual needs
- Present and match products and services to customer needs in a professional retail setting
- Acquire and maintain new customer accounts and follow through on service commitments
- Track activity and performance using Salesforce and other reporting tools
- Hit weekly activity targets and contribute to a team-oriented environment
- Represent Confidential Client professionally at all times
Who You Are / Qualifications
We value coachability, confidence, and strong communication. Typical qualifications include:
- 0–3 years of customer-facing experience (sales, retail, hospitality, marketing, or similar)
- Strong verbal communication skills and confidence engaging new people
- Demonstrated teamwork experience (sports, student organizations, clubs, or professional teams)
- Coachable attitude with a desire to learn and grow
- Demonstrated leadership potential (school, work, or volunteer roles)
- Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for local travel
Training, Compensation & Growth
- Structured, in-person onboarding and ongoing mentorship
- Weekly pay with base salary plus uncapped commissions and performance bonuses
- Base pay range (as advertised): $45,000 — $65,000 per year (plus uncapped commissions and performance-based bonuses)
- Clear promotion paths based on performance (opportunities for leadership, training, and management)
- Travel opportunities for top performers
Work Environment & Schedule
- In-person, retail-facing role based in Middletown, NJ
- Full-time schedule; specific shift hours and start date provided by the client during the interview process
- Team-oriented culture focused on accountability, professionalism, and development
Why Apply
This role is a strong fit for entry-level candidates who want hands-on sales training, weekly pay, and a clear path to leadership. If you bring energy, a positive attitude, and a desire to learn, you’ll be supported with mentorship and measurable growth goals.
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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