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 marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions.

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 full-time, entry-level Sales Associate role placed through Careertakes on behalf of our Confidential Client. You'll begin with a structured Associate Development Program (ADP) designed to prepare you for quota-bearing sales responsibilities.

• Learn and perform the client’s documented sales steps through classroom training and on-the-job observation
• Prospect and cold-call to build new accounts and generate pipeline
• Shadow senior sales representatives (some travel within territory required)
• Assist senior reps with sourcing, securing, and managing new and existing business
• Attend internal and external sales meetings and customer visits
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing accounts
• Build and maintain a sales funnel tailored to your post-training assignment
• Continue professional development through sales and marketing resources
• Support special projects and perform other duties as assigned

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Qualifications

We seek motivated, coachable candidates who are eager to start a career in B2B sales within the marketing, packaging, print and supply chain industry.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (sales, marketing, business, communications, packaging, economics, or related)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent listening skills and customer-focus
• High motivation to learn and adopt data-driven selling techniques
• Problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions
• Demonstrated drive to succeed in sales (internships or prior selling experience a plus)
• Prior experience with a CRM (e.g., Salesforce) preferred
• Reliable transportation to visit clients within the assigned territory

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $50,000 to $60,000 per year (range may be adjusted based on geographic location and other factors)
• Total compensation may include commission, bonuses, or incentive programs depending on role
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, and employee discounts

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Additional Details

• Start: The Associate Development Program has a required cohort start date; the Chanhassen, MN cohort currently hiring for a February 2027 start.
• Employment type: Full-time, entry level
• All offers contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen
• Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer
• Candidates should be prepared for occasional travel and in-person meetings during and after training

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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.