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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What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level field sales role in a technical environment designed as a structured two-year training program to develop future Technical Sales Representatives (TSRs). The Technical Sales Associate works closely with regional leadership and supports up to three TSRs while learning product lines, quoting tools, CRM best practices, and customer engagement strategies.

• Participate in a structured onboarding and 30/60/90-day training plan focused on product knowledge, CRM use, and sales fundamentals
• Support up to three assigned TSRs with lead generation, quote preparation, follow-ups, and customer engagement
• Serve as an additional touchpoint for existing customers and engage prospective customers in assigned areas
• Collaborate with regional teams and supplier partners to learn technical solutions and application engineering
• Maintain accurate CRM records for interactions, quotes, and opportunities
• Share learnings and contribute to regional process improvements and best practices

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Responsibilities

• Assist TSRs and regional leadership with operational tasks that support sales efforts
• Execute outreach to customers who currently have limited TSR coverage
• Learn and use quoting tools and technical documentation to support proposals
• Track pipeline activity and customer communications in the CRM
• Attend regional meetings, trainings, and customer visits as required
• Support internal initiatives and continuous improvement efforts

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Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Comfortable working independently in remote or field environments
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision
• Coachable, curious, and receptive to structured feedback

Preferred

• Technical school (2-year) or bachelor’s degree in a related technical field
• Exposure to industrial, technical, or equipment sales
• Experience with CRM systems and basic quoting processes
• Prior remote or territory-based work experience

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Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Hybrid work between remote (home office) and field environments (customer sites and regional offices)
• Regular regional travel with occasional overnight stays; must be able to travel by car and sit/drive for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and to move safely through industrial facilities and warehouses
• Primarily sedentary work when in the home or office, with frequent use of computers, phones, and video tools
• Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Employment type: Full-time
• Estimated compensation: $48,735 per year (estimated)
• This role is designed as a two-year development program with potential promotion to Technical Sales Representative (TSR) in Year 3, subject to performance and management approval

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Location & Travel

• Work location: Salt Lake City, UT (role requires regional coverage in the area)
• Frequent regional travel to customer sites and occasional overnight travel is expected

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What We’re Looking For (Soft Skills & Culture Fit)

• Eagerness to learn technical products and apply that knowledge to customer conversations
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Self-motivated with a professional approach to customer interactions
• Team player who contributes to shared learning and process improvements

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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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