ProSales Associate (Entry Level Sales)
The ProSales Associate role at Confidential Client is an entry-level sales position designed for early career professionals seeking to build a long-term career in sales within the equipment rental industry. The role includes participation in a structured sales training program, hands-on field sales exposure, and operational learning, preparing candidates for advancement into Territory Sales Representative and leadership roles. This position requires strong communication skills, a competitive and goal-oriented mindset, and physical stamina to support customer engagement and sales growth in a dynamic, on-site environment.
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.
Role Overview
This entry-level ProSales Associate role is part of a structured sales development program offered by our confidential client. The program (an immersive, 12-month sales academy) prepares early-career candidates for placement into a Territory Sales Representative role upon successful completion. The position combines classroom-style sales training, field shadowing, and operational exposure to the equipment rental industry to accelerate your progression into sales and sales leadership roles.
What You’ll Do
- Participate in a formal sales training & development program that covers professional selling skills, account management, territory planning, and customer engagement.
- Learn the client’s product and service portfolio across equipment, specialty divisions, and solutions.
- Shadow Territory Sales Representatives in the field and visit customer job sites to observe sales best practices and understand project needs.
- Support customer outreach, lead generation, and revenue growth activities within assigned territories.
- Gain hands-on exposure to branch operations, logistics coordination, and customer service functions.
- Build a foundation in specialty segments such as Industrial Services, National Accounts, Entertainment Services, and Energy Services.
- Prepare for full-time placement into a Territory Sales Representative role and receive coaching toward long-term career opportunities.
Requirements
- 0–5 years of sales or relevant customer-facing experience; recent graduates and early career candidates encouraged to apply.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within an assigned territory.
- Interest in a long-term sales career with opportunities for advancement.
- Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds frequently and perform physical tasks required on job sites.
- Willingness to work indoors and outdoors as needed and to follow safety procedures.
Preferred Skills & Attributes
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Competitive, self-motivated, and goal-oriented mindset.
- Ability to prioritize and manage time in fast-paced environments.
- Openness to feedback, eagerness to learn, and coachability.
- Passion for building customer relationships and driving sales results.
- Flexibility to work across multiple locations and consider relocation for career growth.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay Range: $28.85 per hour (actual pay may vary based on experience, location, and other factors).
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
- Virtual health visits and 24-hour nurse line.
- 401(k) plan with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
- Paid time off (holidays, vacation, sick), paid parental leave, and military leave support.
- Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance reimbursement, and EAP.
- Discounts on auto & home insurance and other voluntary benefits.
Physical Requirements & Work Conditions
- Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive physical tasks.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, crouch, squat, kneel, and stoop for extended periods.
- Work will include both indoor branch activities and outdoor job site visits; candidates must follow safety policies and PPE requirements.
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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