Entry Level Sales Support Opportunity
This entry-level sales support opportunity through Year Up United offers young adults intensive job training and professional skill development, culminating in an internship at Confidential Client in Pittsburgh. Participants gain valuable business, technical, and communication skills, along with personalized coaching and a stipend, to successfully launch their careers in various fields including finance, IT, and customer success.
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, IT.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Role Overview
This is an entry-level Sales Support training program leading to an internship placement with a confidential client in the Pittsburgh area. The program combines classroom training in technical and professional skills with a hands-on internship. Employment type: Contract / Full-time. Location (primary): Ben Avon, PA.
Who Should Apply
- High school graduate or GED recipient
- Eligible to work in the U.S. (required)
- Available Monday–Friday for the duration of the program and internship
- Motivated to learn technical and professional skills
- Have not obtained a Bachelor’s degree
What You’ll Learn & Gain
- Professional business and communication skills
- Interviewing, networking and resume-building support
- Technical training tracks that may include:
- Application Development
- Customer Success
- Financial Operations
- Banking
- Insurance Operations & Claims
- IT Support
- Network Security & Support
- Internship placement with a confidential client in the Pittsburgh area
- Educational stipend during internship (source lists a stipend of $525 per week)
- Reported employment outcomes: historically strong placement and continued education rates for program graduates
Typical Responsibilities (Training + Internship)
- Attend in-class training and complete assigned coursework
- Participate in mock interviews, career coaching and networking activities
- Support sales and client-facing teams during internship (data entry, CRM updates, client follow-up, basic problem triage)
- Learn and apply business processes relevant to the chosen track (e.g., IT support or financial operations)
- Demonstrate professionalism, attendance and timely communication
Preferred Skills & Attributes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Basic computer literacy (email, Microsoft Office or Google Workspace)
- Willingness to learn new technical tools and processes
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Positive attitude and coachability
Compensation & Employment Type
- Source lists an estimated annual compensation figure of $96,728 (per-year estimate from the source). During the internship phase participants receive an educational stipend (source lists $525 per week).
- Employment type: Contract and Full-time (as noted in source materials).
Note: Careertakes does not disclose or guarantee specific pay — final employment terms are set by the confidential client.
Location & Logistics
- Primary location for this posting: Ben Avon, PA (internship placements and program activities may be in the greater Pittsburgh area).
- Schedule: Monday–Friday availability is required for program participation.
- Applicants may be asked additional screening questions as part of the application process.
Confidentiality & Employer Name
All employer references in this posting have been listed as "confidential client." If you progress in the process, the confidential client identity and direct employer details will be provided by Careertakes or the hiring organization.
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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