Sales Associate (Cleveland)
This entry-level Sales Associate role offers recent graduates and early-career professionals a paid training program and mentorship to develop sales and business skills. The position involves building customer relationships, identifying business opportunities, and meeting sales goals through direct customer engagement and product demonstrations, with significant travel required. The role provides competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in a dynamic sales 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.
What You’ll Do
This is an entry-level, field-facing sales role for a Confidential Client in the Sales industry. You will represent the company in your assigned territory, build relationships with customers, and develop new business. This role includes paid training and ongoing mentorship.
- Build relationships with new and existing customers
- Identify and develop new business opportunities in your territory
- Reach prospective customers via outreach, leads, and referrals
- Meet customers at their locations to assess needs and recommend solutions
- Present and demonstrate products and services
- Collaborate with your local sales team to develop opportunities and hit targets
- Complete paid, hands-on training to develop product, sales, and customer-relationship skills
What We’re Looking For
We encourage recent graduates and early-career professionals to apply. No prior sales experience is required.
- Bachelor’s degree completed or expected by December 2026
- Recent graduates and early-career candidates encouraged to apply
- Strong work ethic and eagerness to learn
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to adapt to different customer needs and think critically
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Willing and able to travel approximately 60%, including occasional overnight travel
- Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle
- Comfortable transporting product demonstration equipment when needed
- Authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future
What Our Client Offers
- Paid, hands-on training and onboarding
- On-the-job mentorship and professional development
- Competitive base salary (location-dependent)
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
Compensation
- Base salary: Approximately $60,000 - $80,000, depending on location
- Performance bonus target: Up to $24,000 annually, based on performance
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This role is ideal if you’re motivated to start a career in sales, enjoy meeting people, and want structured training plus clear advancement paths. Our Confidential Client hires candidates ready to learn and grow — not only those with years of prior sales experience.
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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