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 (wire & cable distribution).

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 territory sales role based in Savage, MN. You will split time between hunting new business and managing a portfolio of key accounts for a confidential client that distributes specialty wire, cable, and connectivity solutions. Expect a field-facing role with approximately 35% travel to customer sites, Quarterly Business Reviews, and industry events. This role is ideal for a recent graduate with sales internship experience who wants a structured development path, training, and clear promotion potential.

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What You Will Do

You will own a defined geographic territory centered in Savage, MN and be responsible for both new business development and account management.

• Own your territory and act as the primary commercial contact for customers
• Build and maintain 6–10 points of contact inside each key account (procurement, engineering, ops, management)
• Execute regular account strategies and quarterly business reviews
• Prospect and qualify new customers through cold outreach, trade-show leads, digital channels, and referrals
• Learn and follow a structured sales process from first call to close
• Maintain a pipeline at roughly 2.5x your territory revenue target
• Complete 15+ meaningful sales conversations per week (virtual and face-to-face)
• Develop product and technical fluency to consult with engineers and operations teams
• Co-sell with manufacturer representatives and coordinate with inside sales and operations teams

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Who We're Looking For

This role is targeted at recent graduates ready to launch a commercial career.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or related field
• Sales internship or equivalent customer-facing commercial experience
• Natural curiosity and strong listening skills
• Self-motivation and discipline to manage a full calendar and pipeline
• Strong relationship instincts — trustworthy, reliable, and professional
• Coachable mindset and willingness to adopt feedback quickly
• Comfortable managing ambiguity and multiple priorities
• Willing to travel ~35% of the time (customer visits, events)

You do not need prior distribution or industrial sales experience, a technical degree, or an existing book of business — we will train you.

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First-Year Roadmap

Days 1–30: Learn the foundation

• Structured onboarding: product portfolio, systems, CRM, quoting tools
• Shadow experienced reps and mentor on live calls

Days 30–90: Start building

• Begin making your own calls with coach support
• Take ownership of initial accounts and start building pipeline
• Participate in customer visits with senior team members

Days 90–365: Own the territory

• Full territory ownership with increasing autonomy
• Regular performance check-ins and ramp targets
• Progress toward larger accounts and greater deal complexity

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Full-Ramp Performance Targets

• Meet territory revenue target (1:1 booking ratio)
• Maintain pipeline at ~2.5x revenue target
• 15+ sales conversations per week (face-to-face and virtual)
• 3+ manufacturer partner calls per quarter
• QBRs executed for key remote accounts every quarter

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Decision-Making Authority

Even as an early-career hire, you will have real authority within approved limits:

• Apply standard pricing and negotiate inside pre-set discount thresholds
• Authorize samples, demonstrations, and standard payment terms
• Manage territory expense budget within approved limits
• Recommend trade-show participation and account tiering with mentor input

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $65,000 – $75,000 (plus participation in a performance bonus plan tied to territory revenue and growth)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• HSA / FSA
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement and travel expense coverage
• Structured product and sales training (fully paid)
• Manufacturer training programs and industry-event attendance

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Why This Opportunity

This is a launchpad role at a growth-focused specialty distributor. You will get hands-on sales training, visible territory ownership, mentorship, and clear internal promotion paths into senior territory roles, key account ownership, sales leadership, or commercial specialist roles as you demonstrate results.

Location: Savage, MN (role supports telecommute/field work and requires regional travel)

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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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