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

Join a rotational Business Development Program supporting wholesale distribution at a confidential client. This entry-level Business Development Representative (BDR) role is designed to train recent graduates and early-career sellers in prospecting, qualifying B2B leads, data-driven territory development, and supporting account growth. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Trevor, WI.

• Location: Trevor, WI
• Employment type: Full-time
• Compensation: $75,000 - $95,000 per year
• Industry: Sales (Wholesale distribution)

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What you’ll do

• Complete a structured rotational training program across sales and operations in wholesale distribution
• Support business development managers with outbound prospecting and lead qualification
• Analyze customer data and market trends to identify growth opportunities
• Assist in preparing proposals, pricing, and sales presentations for prospective clients
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships focused on service and retention
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate, on-time order fulfillment
• Track and report key performance metrics using CRM and sales tools
• Participate in ride-alongs, customer visits, and product training sessions
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects that enhance sales efficiency
• Meet defined performance goals and development milestones within the program

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What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field
• Sales or business internships preferred; entry-level candidates encouraged to apply
• Strong interest in B2B sales, wholesale distribution, and consultative selling
• Familiarity with CRM platforms (Salesforce or similar) is a plus
• Proficiency with Excel and comfort working with data and reports
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel locally for customer visits and ride-alongs as required

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Skills & keywords (for candidates and ATS)

• Business development
• B2B sales
• Lead generation
• CRM software (Salesforce experience helpful)
• Data analysis & reporting
• Wholesale distribution knowledge
• Presentation & proposal development
• Excel and quantitative skills
• Market research

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Compensation & benefits

• Base salary range: $75,000 - $95,000 per year
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401(k) retirement plan
• Structured training, mentorship, and clear advancement pathways
• Hands-on experience across sales and operations in a stable wholesale distribution environment

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Why apply through Careertakes

Careertakes is a third‑party recruiting partner facilitating this search. Applying via Careertakes gives you access to streamlined application handling and potential visibility to other matched roles on our platform. If you move forward in the process, you will be employed by the confidential client.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.