Entry Level/Technical Sales $98K 1st Yr
This entry-level technical sales role involves prospecting new business, engaging directly with customers to understand their operations, and providing tailored product implementation consultations. The position requires significant travel to diverse manufacturing and laboratory environments and emphasizes a goal-oriented, process-driven sales approach supported by comprehensive training and mentorship.
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.
About the Role
Confidential Client (Sales) is hiring an entry-level Technical Sales Representative to join their field sales team in Newark, NJ. This role blends outside/field sales with technical product consultation and includes an intensive training program, mentorship, and clear pathways for advancement.
What You’ll Do
You will be responsible for developing new business and supporting customers in manufacturing and laboratory environments.
- Prospect new business via cold calls, warm leads, and teamwork with the sales office to meet/exceed quotas
- Conduct face-to-face customer consultations to understand operations and recommend product solutions
- Provide product demonstrations and support implementation discussions
- Adapt to customer challenges and Confidential Client expectations with flexibility and professionalism
- Travel to customer locations ~3 days per week (expect up to 60% travel, including overnight trips)
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (required)
- Strong drive, goal orientation, and a hard-working approach to meet measurable sales targets
- Willingness to participate in an intensive training program and ongoing mentorship
- Comfortable with frequent travel and working in a variety of manufacturing and laboratory settings
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build rapport quickly
What We Offer
- Comprehensive training and mentorship designed for rapid skill growth
- Clear promotion opportunities for high performers
- A structured, process-oriented sales approach with engaged management support
- A field role that builds both technical knowledge and sales experience
Logistics & Employment Type
- Location: Newark, NJ (onsite/field-based)
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- Travel: Up to 60% (including possible overnight travel)
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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