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👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Distribution and supply-chain services supporting Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Healthcare, Retail, and Safety industries.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Confidential Client is hiring a Sales Development Associate (Class of 2027) for a cohort-based, 12-month training program based in St. Louis, MO. This entry-to-mid-level sales development role is designed to accelerate recent graduates into field sales positions through structured training, hands-on customer experience, and mentorship. The program begins July 2027 and includes a competitive salary (estimated $61,180/year) plus a relocation/living stipend for the training period.

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What You’ll Do

• Participate in all phases of the 12-month Sales Development Associate (SDA) Program based in St. Louis, MO.
• Learn products, customers, distribution operations, and core sales processes across multiple industries served by the client.
• Develop consultative selling, prospecting, relationship management, and account growth skills.
• Shadow and work alongside experienced sales professionals and business leaders to gain hands-on experience.
• Build strong customer relationships through exceptional service and responsiveness.
• Identify opportunities to increase sales and profitability within assigned accounts.
• Present products, promote new solutions, and support customer business growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams including customer service, operations, purchasing, and sales leadership.
• Attend sales meetings, customer visits, training sessions, and ongoing professional development.
• Complete program requirements and prepare to transition into an outside sales territory upon graduation.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (preferably Business, Marketing, Professional Selling, Communications, or related field).
• Expected graduation between December 2026 and May 2027, or a recent bachelor’s graduate. Program starts July 2027.
• Strong interest in building a long-term career in sales.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership from internships, student organizations, athletics, work, or community involvement.
• Self-motivated, competitive, and goal-oriented.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Willingness to relocate to St. Louis, MO for the training period.
• Willingness to relocate to a sales territory anywhere in the United States after program completion.
• Must be able to travel frequently; overnight travel approximately 2–3 nights per week.

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Why Join Confidential Client

• Structured, cohort-based sales development curriculum with clear milestones.
• Hands-on sales training and frequent customer interactions.
• Direct exposure to business leaders and decision-makers across the organization.
• Clear path into outside sales territories and long-term sales leadership opportunities.
• Nationwide opportunities for advancement after program completion.
• Competitive compensation for the training period and relocation/living stipend.
• Robust employee development and benefits programs.

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Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary during the training program (estimated $61,180/year) and relocation/living stipend.
• Medical, dental & vision benefits (effective after initial eligibility period).
• Paid time off: vacation, sick, holidays, and personal time.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Ongoing professional development and career advancement support.

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Additional Details

• Location for training: St. Louis, MO (must relocate for training).
• Program length: 12 months; cohort-based start in July 2027.
• Post-program placement: field sales territory assignment anywhere in the United States.
• Travel requirement: regular overnight travel (approximately 2–3 nights/week).
• Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the cohort is filled.

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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.