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, a company in the industrial distribution industry (fluid power, fluid process, fluid conveyance, automation and general industrial components).

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 hiring for a 12-month Grow Our Own (GO2) Industrial Sales Account Manager Trainee — Development Program based in the Chicago, IL area. This paid, full-time development program offers structured classroom and field training, hands-on mentoring, and a clear path into an outside sales / Account Manager role covering an assigned territory upon successful completion.

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What You’ll Do

This development program prepares you for a full-time sales role by combining classroom training, mentorship, and on-the-job experience.

• Participate in structured, instructor-led training at corporate headquarters with ongoing mentorship and in-depth product education
• Learn full-cycle outside sales skills: prospecting, quoting, solution selling and customer relationship management
• Join experienced Account Managers on joint sales calls and customer site visits to observe and practice selling technical and product solutions
• Develop problem-solving skills to recommend technical solutions for customers in industrial settings

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Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following education/experience options and demonstrate aptitude for sales and a mechanical/technical environment.

• Associate degree or technical training + 2 years of related experience OR bachelor’s degree (preferred majors: Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Business, or related)
• Internship or co-op experience in sales, distribution, or manufacturing — or clear mechanical interest/aptitude
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; outgoing, professional and customer-focused demeanor
• Ability to relocate to Addison, IL for approximately 12 months of on-site training at the corporate headquarters

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Any experience or certification in hydraulics, fluid power, or related industrial technologies
• Experience working in distribution, manufacturing, or service environments
• Interest in a long-term field sales career with measurable performance goals

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Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation during the training program: $55,000 to $65,000 per year, plus opportunity for training-period bonus
• Upon successful completion of the program you will be promoted to Account Manager and eligible for sales commission
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), paid vacation and holidays
• Flexible start date and relocation assistance (if applicable)

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Legal, Accessibility & Process Notes

• Confidential Client participates in E-Verify.
• If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Careertakes to request reasonable accommodation.
• Confidential Client may use AI-assisted tools to help review applications and resumes. These tools support — but do not replace — human decision-making in hiring.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.