Entry-Level Sales & Marketing Associate
The Entry-Level Sales & Marketing Associate supports sales, marketing, data analysis, and inventory management activities to drive business growth. This role involves customer outreach, lead generation, marketing campaign assistance, sales data reporting, and inventory tracking while developing inside sales and customer relationship skills in a collaborative team environment.
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.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring an Entry-Level Sales & Marketing Associate to join their team in Byron Center, MI. This full-time role is ideal for a recent graduate or someone beginning a career in sales, marketing, analytics, and customer relationship management.
- Assist with customer outreach and lead generation efforts.
- Respond to customer inquiries via phone and email in a timely, professional manner.
- Support the sales team with quotes, order processing, and follow-up communication.
- Help build and maintain positive customer relationships and identify new business opportunities.
- Assist with marketing campaigns, social media content, and promotional materials.
- Conduct market research and gather competitive insights.
- Collect, organize, and analyze sales and marketing data; generate performance and trend reports.
- Monitor inventory levels, assist with tracking and audits, and coordinate product availability with operations.
- Maintain accurate records and dashboards using Excel and other business tools.
Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Sales, Supply Chain, Analytics or related field preferred.
- Strong interest in a career in sales and marketing; eagerness to learn inside sales techniques.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- CRM experience is a plus but not required.
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour (depending on experience)
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Exposure to sales, marketing, analytics, and operations
- Opportunity for career growth and advancement
- Collaborative, team-oriented work environment
Location & Schedule
- Location: Byron Center, MI (on-site)
- Employment type: Full-time
Why This Role?
This is a hands-on position that provides broad exposure to both sales and marketing functions, data analysis, and inventory management — a strong launchpad for career growth in commercial operations.
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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