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.

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What You’ll Do

This 12‑month Grow Our Own (GO2) development program prepares recent graduates and early‑career candidates for a full‑time Outside Sales / Account Manager role. You will receive structured training, on-the-job experience, and mentorship to learn the full sales cycle for industrial products and services.

• Participate in structured classroom and hands‑on training at corporate headquarters with ongoing mentorship and product instruction
• Learn full‑cycle outside sales skills: prospecting, needs analysis, solution design, quoting, and closing
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers to solve real customer problems with technical/product solutions
• Join experienced Account Managers on joint sales calls and customer site visits
• Relocate to Addison, IL for the 12‑month training period, then transition to an assigned territory based in Minneapolis, MN

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What You’ll Need

• Associate degree plus 2 years related experience OR bachelor’s degree (preferred fields: Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Business, or related)
• Internship, co‑op, or hands‑on experience in sales/distribution, manufacturing, or technical environments preferred
• Mechanical interest or aptitude is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; outgoing, approachable and results‑oriented in a performance‑based environment
• Willingness and ability to relocate temporarily for training in Addison, IL

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What We Offer

This is a full‑time, paid development role that transitions into a full‑time Account Manager position upon successful completion of the program.

• Flexible start date and relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Competitive base compensation plus bonus opportunities during training
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k)
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Promotion to Account Manager at program completion with eligibility for sales commission

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Compensation

• Base salary during training: $55,000 — $62,000 per year, plus opportunity for bonus.
• Upon promotion to Account Manager, role will be eligible for commission and typical field‑sales incentives.

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Legal & Accessibility Notes

Careertakes and our client comply with all applicable U.S. employment laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please request it through the application portal or the recruiter contact listed with the posting. This employer uses E‑Verify where applicable.

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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.