careertakescareertakes

Entry Level Outside Sales Trainee - Central

Confidential ClientSoftware & Technology
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$95,623
Highland Park, Texas
17 Hours Ago

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.

Boost your chances. Upload your resume to see your match score.

Unlock Match Rate
Description

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.

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

Negotiate a higher salary! Check the salary ranges for this job type in your area.

View My Salary Range