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, Wholesale distribution of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials.

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

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Position summary

Confidential Client is hiring an Entry-Level Business Development Representative to join a structured rotational program supporting wholesale distribution of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials. This hands-on role rotates across sales and operations to build prospecting, qualification, CRM, analytical, and customer-facing skills. This is a full-time, entry-level role based in Wadsworth, IL.

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What You’ll Do

You will join a defined training and rotation program to learn both sales and operational aspects of wholesale distribution. Responsibilities include:

• Complete a rotational training program across sales and operations in wholesale distribution
• Support business development managers with prospecting and lead qualification
• Analyze customer data and market trends to identify growth opportunities
• Assist in preparing proposals, pricing, and presentations for prospective clients
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships with a focus 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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Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfort with data analysis and working with CRM systems
• Proficiency in Excel and quantitative reasoning
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment

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Preferred

• Sales or business internships or prior B2B exposure
• Familiarity with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce)
• Experience or coursework in market research, proposal development, or wholesale distribution

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $75,000 - $95,000 per year
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Clear advancement path and structured development milestones

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Location & Employment Type

• Work location: Wadsworth, IL (onsite / field activities as required)
• Employment type: Full-time
• This opportunity is open to candidates legally authorized to work in the United States.

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Why Candidates Like This Role

• Structured rotational training that accelerates learning across sales and operations
• Early responsibility and visibility with managers and customers
• Competitive pay and benefits for entry-level sales roles in wholesale distribution
• Clear performance standards and advancement paths

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How Careertakes Supports You

As a third-party recruiting platform, Careertakes will provide application support, helpful interview resources, and access to other matched opportunities. The final hiring decision and employment will be made by 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.