Associate Retail Terriotry Representative - Chicago
The Associate Retail Territory Representative is an entry-level field role supporting sales and merchandising activities within major home improvement retailers. This position focuses on developing foundational skills through hands-on experience, assisting senior representatives, and engaging with store personnel to drive retail account development and support regional sales initiatives. It offers career growth opportunities in sales and retail territory management within the building materials industry.
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, Building products (Sales).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
The Associate Retail Territory Representative is an entry-level, field-based role designed to develop foundational retail sales and merchandising skills to support the broader Retail Territory Rep team. You will assist in store-level sales and merchandising activities and learn by shadowing senior representatives.
- Support Retail Territory Representatives with store visits, merchandising projects, and promotional setups
- Assist with in-store product knowledge sessions, including ride-alongs or co-presenting with senior RTRs
- Help maintain point-of-purchase materials and product displays under guidance
- Collect competitive intelligence through comp shops and enter findings into CRM
- Learn CRM reporting, activity tracking, and administrative follow-ups
- Participate in contractor events and store-level demonstrations in a support role
- Build working relationships with Pro Desk associates, department leads, and store personnel
- Contribute to team trainings and calls; support new product rollouts and reset efforts
- Follow and model safe work practices and support a strong safety culture
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent practical experience
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills; eagerness to learn from senior team members
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable in fast-paced retail environments
- Demonstrates initiative, reliability, and a desire for career growth
- Willingness to travel regionally (up to 50%) with planning support
Compensation & Bonus
Provided national pay range for this position:
- Base pay: $56,000 to $84,000 per year
- Eligible for an annual bonus; targeted bonus is 7% of base pay
- Total Target Cash range (base + targeted bonus): $59,900 to $89,800
Note: Base pay offered may vary based on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Perks & Benefits
Our client offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support employee wellbeing and work/life balance, including:
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance
- Healthcare Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness programs
- Paid time off and paid parental leave
- 401(k) with company match and additional retirement plans
- Company-provided life insurance, AD&D, and disability options
- Voluntary insurance programs (life, long-term disability, critical illness, accident)
- Commuter benefits, employee discounts, pet insurance, backup care options, and more
Why Join Our Client
Our client is a leading brand in building products, focused on innovative and sustainable solutions for the construction and home-improvement markets. This role is a strong entry point for candidates who want hands-on retail sales experience in the building-products industry and a clear path to a full Retail Territory Representative role.
Additional Requirements
This position is subject to export controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Qualified applicants must meet the ITAR definition of "U.S. Person" at 22 C.F.R. 120.15 — for example, U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or other protected individuals (such as refugees and asylees).
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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