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Position overview

Confidential Client is hiring an Entry Level Sales Specialist (Account Specialist) to join their construction and infrastructure products team in the Biloxi, MS area. This is an entry-level, full-time role that begins with a structured training program and is designed to transition into an outside sales position with strong performance. Ideal candidates are energetic, customer-focused, and motivated to build a long-term sales career in the construction products industry.

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What You’ll Do

You will begin in a training-focused Account Specialist role, then progress to outside sales responsibilities. Typical duties include:

• Review construction and site plans to identify required materials and supplies
• Work closely with internal teams, vendors, and customers to recommend products and prepare quotes
• Support order fulfillment and coordinate logistics with operations and vendors
• Build and maintain relationships with contractors, distributors, and project managers
• Participate in product training and market development activities
• Attend customer meetings and, over time, perform outside sales calls and territory management
• Maintain accurate records in CRM and support cross-functional communication

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Who You Are / Qualifications

Required (or strongly preferred):

• Strong initiative, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a professional, customer-oriented approach
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external customers
• Comfortable reviewing technical documents (site plans) and translating requirements into product orders
• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree and/or prior construction-industry internship or work experience strongly preferred
• Comfortable with multi-tasking and fast-paced environments

Preferred skills and keywords (reflect skills valued for this role):

• Construction products sales
• Plan review and material take-offs
• Customer support & order fulfillment
• Outside sales potential / territory development
• Leadership, teamwork, and public speaking

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Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation (estimated market pay shown in some source listings)
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, retirement plan — specifics provided by Confidential Client)
• Structured training program and clear career path from inside account specialist to outside sales
• Strong opportunities for professional growth within a stable manufacturing / infrastructure company

Note: Specific benefit details and final compensation will be provided by Confidential Client during the recruitment process.

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Why This Role?

This position is a strong fit if you want hands-on exposure to construction products, enjoy working directly with customers, and aim to grow into a revenue-generating outside sales role. Confidential Client offers product training, a team-oriented culture, and clear advancement opportunities.

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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.

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