Entry Level Outside Sales Trainee - Central
The Entry Level Outside Sales Trainee will participate in a comprehensive 12-month sales training program combining classroom and field training to develop skills in dealership operations, sales techniques, and negotiation. The role requires extensive travel during training and leads to a sales professional position responsible for meeting sales quotas in the automotive industry by selling software, marketing, and promotional products to new and existing customers.
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, Automotive software & services.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring Entry Level Outside Sales Trainees for a 12-month, fast-paced sales training program that combines classroom instruction with field mentorship. During the program you will:
- Enroll in classroom coursework at the company training center covering dealership operations, sales techniques, product knowledge, and negotiation.
- Shadow an assigned Sales Mentor in the field and support sales calls across an assigned territory.
- Travel frequently during training (overnight stays expected) and assist customer service and installation teams to gain product and implementation knowledge.
- After successful completion of training, relocate to an assigned territory and transition to a Sales Professional role selling the client’s suite of automotive-focused products and services (software solutions, marketing services, printed business forms, promotional products).
- Maintain sales activity records, develop territory plans, and meet monthly/annual quotas.
Qualifications
Candidates should meet the following minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (any major).
- Valid driver’s license with fewer than 2 moving violations in the last 3 years; no OVI/DUI/DWI violations in the last 5 years.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong time management and relationship-building abilities.
- Comfortable traveling overnight 80–100% during the 12-month training period.
- Willing to relocate to an assigned sales territory after training.
- Ability to learn technical software and product workflows related to the automotive industry.
What We Offer
Confidential Client provides a competitive total rewards package, including:
- Estimated pay: $95,623 per year (estimated).
- Health benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and HSA options.
- 401(k) with up to 6% company match.
- Company vehicle for business and personal use (as outlined by company policy).
- Professional development, training, and promotion-from-within opportunities.
- Paid vacation, sick days, and eight paid holidays.
- Employee referral bonuses.
Confidential Client promotes a non-smoking workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Travel & Relocation
- Training travel: Expect 80–100% overnight travel during the 12-month training program.
- Relocation: Relocation assistance will be provided when you move to your assigned territory after training.
Additional Notes
- This is a full-time opportunity.
- The role supports remote-friendly recruiting processes but requires extensive travel during training and relocation afterward.
- Applicants must be prepared for a training schedule combining on-site classroom sessions and fieldwork.
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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