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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Role overview

This is an entry-level sales support role supporting Regional Sales Directors to generate leads, develop prospects, and support proposal and bidding activity. The position is part-time, contract, and has a telecommute (remote) component. You will work closely with sales leadership to learn the full sales process and to help convert targeted accounts. Location (authoritative): Fort Sam Houston, TX.

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Compensation & benefits

• Pay Range: $60,000 - $70,000 per year + Commission.
• Benefits (depending on status and eligibility): 401(k), expense account, company-provided vehicle, paid vacation, health & voluntary benefits, and other associate programs for eligible roles.
• Opportunity for training, career pathing and internal mobility — strong growth potential toward a Regional Sales Director role.
• Role may require travel up to 25%.

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Key responsibilities

• Primarily focused on business development and learning the sales process for the client’s services.
• Identify new business opportunities and target accounts across verticals and service lines.
• Execute strategic prospecting plans and tailor outreach to different buying influences.
• Use CRM to track activity, milestones, and insights for the assigned sales team.
• Work with operations and sales leadership to develop vertical growth approaches and generate leads.
• Leverage data sources and social networks to find and connect with prospects.
• Research target accounts to understand needs, current service state, and pain points.
• Build trust with prospects by being consultative, knowledgeable, and responsive.
• Coordinate initial meetings and transition qualified opportunities to Regional Sales Directors.
• Support closing efforts by staying engaged and documenting important information in CRM.
• Network across sectors to identify cross-sector growth opportunities.
• Follow the client’s sales process and contribute to driving win ratios for strategic plans.

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Preferred qualifications

• High energy, positive attitude, and strong verbal presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships at all organizational levels.
• Flexible, resourceful, and able to shift priorities as needed.
• Strong time management and multitasking ability.
• Excellent listening skills and eagerness to learn and develop professionally.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
• Proficient with online research tools and CRM systems.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent business-related experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Commitment to a winning, team-oriented sales culture.

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Other details

• This role may require background screening where applicable and the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• The client maintains a drug-free workplace.
• Applications may be accepted on an ongoing basis; candidates may be considered as applications are received.

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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