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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Program Overview

This entry-level Sales Associate Development Program prepares candidates to become successful Sales Associates through a structured four-month training cohort. You will learn proven sales strategies, prospecting and qualification techniques, and client relationship management to launch a career in B2B sales. The program requires a cohort start date; the current hiring cohort begins February 2027.

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What You’ll Do

• Learn and execute the client’s sales steps through classroom and field training
• Prospect and cold-call new accounts to build pipeline
• Shadow experienced sales representatives (some travel required)
• Assist senior reps with sourcing, securing, and managing both new and existing business
• Attend internal and external sales meetings
• Maintain and grow relationships with assigned accounts
• Build a post-training sales funnel tied to your territory
• Continue professional development with sales and marketing resources
• Perform related duties and participate in special projects as assigned

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (sales, marketing, business, communications, packaging, economics, or related fields)
• Strong listening skills to understand customer needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• High motivation to learn and ability to make data-driven recommendations
• Problem-solving ability and sound decision-making
• Self-driven with a results-oriented mindset
• Prior CRM experience (e.g., Salesforce) preferred
• Sales internship or direct selling experience preferred
• Reliable transportation to visit clients within the assigned territory

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Compensation & Benefits

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

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Additional Requirements & Notes

• All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen
• Travel for shadowing and client meetings is required
• This position is posted for Chicago, IL and will follow local employment regulations
• The program has a required cohort start date (February 2027). Applicants should be available to begin on that date if selected.

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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.