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, Human Resources / HR solutions for small and midsize businesses.

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

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About the Role

Confidential Client is hiring an Associate Sales Consultant for an entry-level, cohort-based sales development program. This role provides structured training, one-on-one coaching, and hands-on exposure to a consultative sales environment. Candidates selected will join a cohort with planned start dates in January 2027 or July 2027.

This position is based in Dublin, CA (preferred). The client will consider remote hires at its discretion, but in-office participation or future relocation may be required as part of career progression.

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What You’ll Learn and Do

This program is designed to build foundational selling skills and prepare you for future field or advanced sales roles.

• Sales & Business Development

• Develop a clear understanding of the client’s HR product and value proposition for small and midsize businesses

• Support Sales Consultants across the sales cycle, including prospecting, follow-up, and client engagement

• Conduct account and market research to identify target clients and decision-makers

• Assist with preparing tailored presentations, proposals, and client materials

• Client & Partner Engagement

• Participate in sales meetings and prospect conversations via phone, email, video, and in-person

• Draft professional follow-up communications and coordinate meetings using Outlook and Microsoft Teams

• Build confidence communicating with business leaders and internal stakeholders

• Tools, Training & Professional Development

• Gain hands-on experience with Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, Gong, Highspot, and other sales tools

• Participate in structured onboarding, sales training, and ongoing professional development

• Receive coaching and mentorship from experienced sales professionals

• Learn to manage priorities, timelines, and multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

• Operational Excellence

• Maintain timely and accurate records in Salesforce CRM

• Complete administrative and sales-support tasks with attention to detail

• Uphold Confidential Client’s values, policies, and commitment to inclusive and ethical business practices

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Career Growth

This role is intended as a stepping stone into roles such as Field Sales Consultant or other advanced sales positions. Advancement is based on performance, business needs, and career goals. Candidates should be open to relocation for future field roles as part of long-term growth.

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Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred; open to recent graduates
• Internship experience, customer-facing roles, or sales exposure are a plus but not required

Skills & Attributes

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build rapport and establish trust with business leaders
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Comfortable learning new tools and working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with CRM or sales tools is beneficial

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Travel

• Up to 15%

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Work Environment

• Work primarily in a clean, comfortable office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require an accommodation during the application process, contact the recruiting team referenced in the posting or Careertakes for assistance.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range for Dublin, CA (preferred location): $66,000 to $88,000 per year (approx. $31.73 to $42.31 hourly equivalent). Final offer will be based on skills, education, experience, and work location.
• Additional compensation may include bonuses consistent with corporate bonus plans.
• Benefits (subject to eligibility): medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, employee stock purchase plan, company-observed holidays, PTO, and a comprehensive leave program.

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Legal & Work Authorization

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship; Confidential Client is not able to sponsor employment visas for this position at this time.
• Confidential Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of legally protected characteristics.

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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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