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Sales Development Program - January 2027

Confidential Client•Manufacturing & Industrial
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$83,395
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania
2 Days Ago

This role is a full-time Business Development Program designed for recent graduates to launch a career in B2B sales within the building materials industry. The position involves outbound sales calls, territory management, customer qualification, and learning the sales process to build strong relationships with builders and contractors. It offers paid training, a clear career path, and compensation through base salary plus commission, emphasizing professional growth and sales skill development.

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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 Business Development role inside a structured 6–12 month Sales Development Program designed to launch recent graduates into a high-performing B2B sales career. You will learn the day-to-day of territory selling while building a pipeline and gaining real field experience.

  • Make 80+ outbound calls/touchpoints per day to build and qualify a sales pipeline
  • Research and qualify builder, contractor, remodeler, and replacement-company accounts in your assigned territory
  • Master product knowledge, the local construction market, and the program’s proven sales process
  • Build and deliver clear value propositions that help customers increase profit
  • Manage account and contact information in the CRM
  • Ride along with outside sales reps to learn field sales, relationship-building, and product installation
  • Visit local permit offices monthly to identify new construction leads
  • Develop professional sales skills that position you for outside sales and leadership roles

Location & Territory

This role is based in Cranberry Township, PA. You are expected to live in or very near the territory you will sell. Example showroom-centered territories include:

  • Erie, PA
  • Morgantown, WV
  • McMurray, PA
  • Monroeville, PA
  • State College, PA
  • Warrendale, PA

Who You Are

  • Recent bachelor’s degree graduate (or graduating by January 2027)
  • Competitive, coachable, and goal-oriented
  • Excited to start a career in professional B2B sales
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
  • Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
  • Able to lift and carry sales tools up to 50 lbs

Preferred (not required):

  • Sales internship or documented leadership experience
  • Interest in construction, real estate, or building products

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary plus uncapped commission
  • Average first-year earning potential: $65,000 - $120,000
  • Estimated annual figure for this posting: $83,395 (estimated)
  • Top outside-sales performers may earn $200,000+ annually
  • Paid training and a clear path to outside sales and leadership roles
  • Vehicle allowance, phone, and laptop
  • Paid vacation and paid parental leave
  • Medical, vision, dental, life insurance; Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) and profit sharing

Training & Career Path

  • 6–12 month Business Development Program that focuses on inside/outside selling skills, CRM best practices, territory management, and relationship-based selling
  • Frequent coaching and ride-alongs with experienced outside reps
  • Graduates of the program are prioritized for outside-sales assignments and leadership-track roles

Reporting

Reports to Area Sales Manager.


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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