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 (Home Appliances/Consumer Goods).

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

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Program overview

Confidential Client is hiring for a full-time Sales Development Program starting October 2027. This early-career, rotational program (2–3 years) fast-tracks recent graduates into field and channel sales roles by combining immersive headquarters training with two field rotations. Participants gain hands-on experience as Territory Sales Representatives (TSR) and Market Development Representatives (MDR) with clear paths into sales, marketing, operations, and sales enablement.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client’s Sales Development Program blends formal training and field experience to develop future sales leaders.

• Complete an immersive, multi-week training experience at the company’s global headquarters in Southwest Michigan (first three months). Training includes product and brand education, sales strategy, merchandising, operations, factory tours, and hands-on demos.
• Relocate for a 12–18 month first rotation as a Territory Sales Representative (TSR) managing 30+ retail accounts within a geographic territory.
• Build and maintain relationships with retail partners, execute merchandising and promotion strategies, and drive sell-through results.
• Complete a 12–18 month second rotation as a Market Development Representative (MDR) (either Benton Harbor, MI or a field location). Manage 50+ small-to-medium dealers, grow the builder pipeline, balance floor vs. sale, and drive mix.
• Track performance against quota and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve rates of recommendation, market share, and sales growth.
• Prepare for career advancement into field sales, channel sales, operations, sales enablement, product/brand marketing, or direct-to-consumer sales.

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Location & logistics

• Program training location: Benton Harbor, MI (headquarters) for the initial immersive training.
• Field rotations: Relocation to assigned sales territories across the U.S. for rotations (domestic travel and relocation required).
• During initial training, participants receive employer-provided housing, a cooking stipend, conference travel, factory tours, and additional program perks.

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Compensation (posted estimate)

• Estimated base pay: $49,188 per year (estimated). Actual pay may vary by location and experience.

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Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree completed with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8.
• Indefinite U.S. work authorization required. Applicants who require visa sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible.
• Willingness to travel and relocate domestically for field assignments.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs with assistance (some physical activity required for merchandising and setup).

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Preferred skills & experience

• Degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, or related field preferred.
• Previous internship or early career experience in sales, retail, or customer-facing roles.
• Demonstrated leadership experience (student orgs, teams, internships).
• Strong public speaking, presentation, facilitation, and influencing skills.
• Track record of measurable results (quantitative and qualitative).

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What We Offer

Confidential Client provides a comprehensive total rewards package and structured career development for program participants, including but not limited to:

• Relocation support and onboarding housing stipends during training.
• Annual bonus potential and incentive opportunities based on performance.
• 401(k) match, paid time off, and competitive insurance plans.
• Wellness benefits: fitness reimbursement, health savings accounts, free wellness coaching, and onsite health resources (where available).
• Parental leave, fertility and adoption support, and education assistance.
• Mentorship, leadership exposure, and targeted career progression planning.

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Additional information

• Typical work pattern for this role is in-person Monday–Friday during training and field rotations; program offers some flexibility such as occasional work-from-anywhere windows.
• The program is designed to provide mentorship, networking, and visible leadership opportunities to accelerate career growth into sales and related disciplines.

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Confidential Client commitment

Confidential Client is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by applicable law.

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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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