Sales Development Representative (Entry Level)
The Sales Development Representative at Confidential Client is responsible for driving incremental sales growth by educating retail store associates and customers on Generac's product lines and supporting dealer channels. This entry-level role involves collaborating with retail leadership to execute in-store programs, managing product displays, and maintaining customer and sales records, with significant local travel required. The position offers a hybrid remote work arrangement and focuses on building strong relationships to grow the Generac brand across multiple retail accounts.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Sales Development Representative to drive point-of-sale (POS) sales growth across assigned retail accounts. This remote-friendly role will focus on retail merchandising, store associate education, and in-store sales enablement across a regional territory.
- Drive incremental sales across multiple retail accounts by educating store associates and end users on product features, applications, and specifications.
- Train and influence retail staff to increase product awareness, drive add-on sales, and improve conversion.
- Work with retail field leadership and store management to implement and maintain planograms, displays, end caps, and in-store buildouts.
- Support dealer/channel programs and collaborate on store-level promotions and execution.
- Maintain accurate records of sales activity, customer interactions, and market conditions in Salesforce (or equivalent CRM).
- Provide feedback to the internal team on competitive activity, merchandising needs, and inventory gaps.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally up to 75% of the time.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective presentation and training skills for small and large groups.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Comfortable standing, walking, and lifting up to 25 lbs as needed during in-store activities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- Prior retail or field sales experience, especially in merchandising or product training.
- Demonstrated ability to build weekly schedules and manage a travel-based territory.
- Highly organized, motivated, and detail-oriented with strong presentation abilities.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $53,000 per year plus commission (as listed by the hiring client).
- Remote-friendly / TELECOMMUTE with frequent local travel within the assigned region.
- Training and on-the-job development opportunities.
- Benefits and additional compensation details will be provided by the hiring organization during the interview process.
Working Conditions & Other Requirements
- This is a full-time role with significant fieldwork and frequent travel to retail locations.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please contact Careertakes with accommodation requests.
- The employer will follow all applicable federal and state employment laws.
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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