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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Role Overview

Confidential Client is seeking entry-level ProSales Associates to join a structured 12-month sales development program designed to prepare early-career talent for placement into Territory Sales Representative roles. This is a full-time, field-focused sales development opportunity based in Ashland, VA.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client’s ProSales Associate program (Black and Gold Academy) combines classroom training, field shadowing, and hands-on operational exposure to build foundational sales capabilities and industry knowledge.

• Participate in an immersive sales training curriculum covering professional selling skills, account management, territory planning, and customer engagement.
• Learn the client’s full product and service portfolio, including equipment, specialty divisions, and solutions offered to customers.
• Shadow Territory Sales Representatives in the field to observe customer interactions and sales best practices.
• Visit customer job sites with experienced sales leaders to understand project needs and equipment applications.
• Assist with customer outreach and lead generation to support revenue growth in assigned territories.
• Learn core branch operations, logistics coordination, equipment processes, and customer service functions.
• Gain exposure to specialty segments (e.g., industrial, national accounts, entertainment, energy) to broaden product and market knowledge.
• Prepare for potential placement into a Territory Sales Representative role upon successful completion of the program.

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Who Should Apply

This role is ideal for driven, competitive, and career-focused individuals who want to develop a long-term career in sales and progress into high-impact sales and leadership roles.

• 0–5 years of sales or customer-facing experience.
• Recent graduates and early-career professionals encouraged to apply.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within an assigned territory.
• Willingness to relocate or work across multiple locations as career progression requires.

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Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Competitive, self-motivated, and goal-oriented mindset
• Time-management and organization in fast-paced environments
• Coachable attitude — able to take direction, apply feedback, and learn quickly
• Passion for building customer relationships and driving sales results
• Flexibility to work in the field and support different branch locations

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $28.85 per hour (posted pay rate; final salary offered may vary based on qualifications and location)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance options
• 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid time off, paid parental leave, and military leave support
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs
• Employee assistance programs and other voluntary benefits (e.g., accident, critical illness)

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Program Outcomes & Career Path

• Formal pathway to full-time Territory Sales Representative placement after the 12-month development program
• Ongoing coaching and visibility with leadership teams
• Opportunities to advance into sales management, regional leadership, national accounts, and other advanced roles

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Additional Details

• Req #: 69159
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Location: Ashland, VA (onsite / field travel within assigned territory)
• Industry: 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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