Outside Sales Rep Trainee
The Outside Sales Rep Trainee is an entry-level sales role focused on developing foundational selling skills through a comprehensive 12-18 month training program. The position involves generating new leads, supporting account growth, learning product and industry knowledge, managing customer relationships, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and order accuracy. This role offers a structured path to build expertise in sales within the architectural glass and aluminum industry, with opportunities for professional growth and financial benefits.
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, Architectural glass & aluminum fabrication & distribution (Construction / Manufacturing).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Role overview
This entry-level Outside Sales Rep Trainee role supports territory growth and account development in Knightdale, NC. The position participates in a 12–18 month training program learning sales fundamentals, fabrication and product knowledge, quoting, and CRM practices while partnering with senior sales and operations leaders.
What You’ll Do
The Sales Associate / Outside Sales Rep Trainee will:
- Generate new leads and support account growth within an assigned territory through proactive outreach and relationship management.
- Learn fabrication workflows, product specifications, and glazing/estimating fundamentals.
- Build product and industry knowledge to support project take-offs and custom quoting.
- Prepare accurate price quotations for non-standard items and document all quotes.
- Validate orders, ensure correct coding, and coordinate with scheduling and production to meet delivery timelines.
- Handle or escalate product/service complaints and follow up to resolution.
- Conduct customer visits, ride-alongs, sales calls, presentations, and product demonstrations.
- Maintain accurate CRM records, activity reports, and simple forecasts.
- Provide timely market feedback on pricing, competition, and customer needs.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and participate in ongoing product training.
- Assist Sales Managers and Operations Leaders during negotiations and deal closures.
- Perform other duties and provide backup support to the sales team as assigned.
Who You Are / Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred — or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 0–2 years outside sales, estimating, or customer-facing experience. Recent graduates seeking an outside sales career are encouraged to apply.
- Strong communication (written and oral), interpersonal, conflict-management, and time-management skills.
- Able to multi-task, stay organized, and maintain attention to detail.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office and CRM tools to document activity and forecasts.
- Basic understanding of pricing, margins, and quote-to-order processes.
- Ability to travel overnight within the assigned territory as needed.
- Professionalism, discretion, and a desire to learn in a fast-changing environment.
Compensation & Schedule
- Pay: $55,000 – $65,000 annually (range provided by client)
- Estimated average (Adzuna): ~$59,193/year
- Schedule: Monday–Friday
- Full-time position with bonus opportunities
- Benefits starting day one
Benefits & Why Join
Our client offers industry-competitive benefits including immediate access to health, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus short- and long-term disability coverage. Additional highlights:
- Day-one benefits eligibility
- 401(k) employer match vested at 100% after one year
- Employer HSA match (if applicable) with immediate vesting
- Ongoing wellness and financial training programs
- Structured training and clear career progression in a national fabrication & distribution operation
Join a collaborative team where you’ll learn from experienced sales and operations professionals and accelerate a career in territory sales and estimating.
Location
This role is based in Knightdale, NC (27545). Local travel and overnight travel within the assigned territory will be required.
Compliance & Candidate Notes
- This role is not open for submissions from outside staffing agencies.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Confidential Client evaluates applicants based on qualifications and job-related criteria only.
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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