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, fuel distribution (petroleum) company.

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 is a field-based, territory sales role covering North Carolina and South Carolina. As an Outside Sales Representative (internally titled New Business Development Representative), you will learn the fuel-distribution business while building relationships with retail gas station and convenience-store operators.

• Identify and qualify prospective wholesale fuel customers and supplied locations across the NC/SC retail market
• Generate new leads using cold calls, field canvassing, referrals, online research, networking, and partnerships
• Build and manage a sales pipeline; track activity in CRM and follow through to close opportunities
• Develop professional relationships by understanding customer operations and needs
• Support growth and retention of existing customer accounts and the client’s book of business
• Learn partner-branded fuel programs and use product/brand knowledge to position solutions
• Stay current on industry trends, local market dynamics, and competitor activity
• Work toward individual sales and new-business goals with coaching from sales leadership
• Represent the client at customer visits, trade shows, and industry events as needed

Estimated pay: $66,905 per year (estimated)

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Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree or relevant experience is a plus
• 0–3+ years sales experience welcome — the role is suitable for recent graduates and early-career sellers; prior fuel-industry experience preferred but not required
• Demonstrated motivation to learn, strong work ethic, persistence, and a professional customer-facing manner
• Comfortable communicating by phone, email, video, and in-person
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office) and aptitude to learn CRM and sales tools
• Organized, self-directed, and able to work independently in the field
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required for regular travel within the assigned NC/SC territory
• Willingness to work flexible hours (including early mornings and evenings) as the role requires
• Current residence within North Carolina or South Carolina required

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Why Join (what’s attractive about this role)

• Structured training and hands-on coaching from experienced sales leaders — strong ramp support
• Real career path and progression in territory sales and account management
• Field-based role with high autonomy and uncapped earning potential
• Opportunity to learn a resilient, service-oriented industry (fuel distribution) and build long-term customer relationships

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About the Client

Confidential Client is a regional fuel distribution partner serving retail fuel and convenience-channel customers in the Eastern U.S. The organization focuses on service, local partnerships, and market-responsive solutions for convenience and fuel retailers.

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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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