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 (Industrial Sales).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Why GO2?

Confidential Client’s Grow Our Own (GO2) Industrial Sales Development Program is a 12-month, structured training program built for recent graduates and early-career professionals who want to build a long-term career in industrial sales. This program combines classroom learning, hands-on technical training, dedicated mentorship, and real customer-facing experience — all designed to prepare you for a territory-based Account Manager role.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking motivated, curious candidates to participate in a structured training program (on-site training in Farmington Hills, MI) to prepare for territory work in the Youngstown, OH / Pittsburgh, PA area. Typical responsibilities during the program include:

• Participate in classroom, technical, and hands-on training
• Learn consultative outside sales, territory management, and customer relationship development
• Shadow and support experienced Account Managers during customer visits and joint sales calls
• Build relationships with new and existing customers; develop product recommendations and technical solutions
• Gain experience with prospecting, quoting, negotiating, and closing business
• Receive ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional development throughout the 12-month program

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What You Will Need

We welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds. Required/desired qualifications:

• Desire to pursue a career in outside/field sales
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (engineering focus beneficial)
• Internship or work experience in manufacturing, distribution, engineering, industrial automation, or sales is a plus
• Mechanical curiosity and interest in how industrial systems and equipment operate
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Competitive mindset, strong work ethic, and a drive to succeed in a performance-oriented role
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as required (including occasional overnight travel)
• Depending on assignment, willingness to relocate temporarily for the 12-month training and again for permanent placement upon program completion

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What We Offer

• Competitive base compensation: $55,000–$65,000 per year + potential bonus opportunities
• Relocation assistance where applicable
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation, and company holidays
• Technical training and ongoing professional development
• Clear career progression — upon successful program completion you will be promoted to an Account Manager role with eligibility for commission and other incentives
• Long-term advancement opportunities across the client’s nationwide network

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Notes on Reasonable Accommodation & Hiring Process

Confidential Client and Careertakes are committed to an accessible hiring process. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Careertakes for assistance.

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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.

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