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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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an Outside Sales Rep Trainee to join their sales organization in Wake Forest, NC. This is an entry-level, full-time Sales Associate role with a structured 12–18 month training program that develops field-selling skills, product and fabrication knowledge, and account management capabilities.

• Pay: $55,000–$65,000 per year
• Schedule: Monday–Friday
• Benefits begin on day one
• Bonus opportunities available

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What You’ll Do

• Generate new leads and support account growth across an assigned territory through proactive outreach and relationship building.
• Participate in a 12–18 month training program working with senior sales and operations leaders.
• Learn the fabrication process, product specifications, glazing/estimating fundamentals, and project take-offs.
• Prepare and document custom quotations for non-standard items; update quote status and validate order accuracy.
• Assist with order entry validation, coding, and coordination with scheduling and production to meet delivery expectations.
• Conduct ride-alongs, customer visits, introductory sales calls, presentations, and product demonstrations.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, call notes, and simple sales forecasts.
• Escalate and follow up on product or service issues, coordinating resolution across branches as needed.
• Provide market feedback on pricing, competition, and customer needs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and attend ongoing product training.
• Perform other related duties and provide backup support as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred — or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0–2 years of outside sales, estimating, or customer-facing experience (new graduates encouraged to apply).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using CRM tools to track activities and manage simple forecasts.
• Strong communication (written and oral), interpersonal, conflict-management, and time-management skills.
• Ability to multi-task, stay organized, and pay close attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of pricing, margins, and quote-to-order processes.
• Willingness and ability to travel overnight within the assigned territory as required.

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What We Offer

• Competitive base pay with performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Benefits effective from day one, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• 401(k) with immediate vesting on employer match after one year; employer HSA match where applicable.
• Comprehensive wellness and financial training programs.
• A collaborative, training-focused environment to launch an outside sales career.

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About the Client

This position is with a Confidential Client operating in the Sales industry. The role is ideal for motivated, customer-focused individuals who want structured training and a clear path into outside sales.

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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.

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