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

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Associate Sales Consultant to join a structured sales development program. This role provides hands-on exposure to consultative sales, one-to-one coaching, and career pathways into field sales roles. The preferred work location is Minneapolis, MN; remote/telecommute options may be considered at the client’s discretion.

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What You’ll Do

• Support Sales Consultants across the sales cycle, including outreach, follow-up, and meeting coordination
• Conduct account and market research to identify prospects and decision makers
• Help prepare customized presentations, proposals, and client materials
• Participate in prospect conversations via phone, email, video and in-person as needed
• Draft professional follow-up communications and coordinate calendars using Outlook and Microsoft Teams
• Maintain accurate records and timely updates in Salesforce CRM and related systems
• Complete administrative and sales-support tasks with attention to detail and consistency

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What You’ll Learn & Tools

• Structured onboarding, sales training and professional development sessions
• Mentorship and coaching from experienced sales professionals
• Practical use of industry tools such as Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, Gong, and Highspot
• Skills in consultative selling, prospecting, client engagement, and time/priorities management

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred; open to recent graduates and candidates at all experience levels
• Internship, customer-facing, or sales exposure is a plus but not required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build rapport and establish trust with business leaders and internal stakeholders
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Comfortable learning new tools and working in a 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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Location, Travel & Work Model

• Preferred location: Minneapolis, MN (in-office placement preferred for external candidates)
• Remote/telecommute hires may be considered at the client’s discretion; candidates should be open to relocation for future field roles as career progresses
• Travel: up to 15%
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; Confidential Client is not able to sponsor or transfer employment visas for this role at this time

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Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly range (Minneapolis): $30.29 to $35.34 per hour (approximately $63,000 to $73,500 annual equivalent)
• Compensation may include bonuses consistent with company plans; final offer depends on skills, experience, and work location
• Eligible full-time employees may receive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, holidays, and parental/leave programs (subject to eligibility)

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Career Growth

This is an intentional early-career role designed to develop sales skills and prepare Associates for career progression into Field Sales Consultant and other advanced sales roles based on performance and business needs.

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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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