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.

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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Sales Development Representative to support retail accounts in the assigned region with an emphasis on growing point-of-sale (POS) sales. This is a field-focused role that includes training retail associates, supporting in-store merchandising, and driving brand awareness for product lines. The role requires frequent local travel and strong relationship-building skills.

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What You’ll Do

The Sales Development Representative will:

• Drive incremental sales growth across multiple retail accounts by educating store associates and end users on product lines and applications.
• Deliver in-store training and product demonstrations that help associates confidently recommend the right products to customers.
• Work with retail field leadership and store management to execute planograms, displays, end caps, and promotional buildouts.
• Support retailer-specific programs (SF&I and similar) and help ensure stock and displays are accurate.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities, interactions, and market conditions using Salesforce (or similar CRM).
• Build and maintain strong relationships with store managers and other key decision-makers.
• Provide feedback to the regional team on competitive activity, merchandising gaps, and customer needs.

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Compensation & Location

• Base compensation: $53,000 per year plus commission (as listed by the source).
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Location: This role is field-based supporting local retail markets and includes remote/telecommute elements. Frequent local travel required (up to ~75%).
• Primary market coverage may include Michigan / Ohio or Wisconsin regions; assignment will be made by the hiring team.

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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.
• Comfortable presenting to small and larger groups and delivering in-store training.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and make decisions in the best interest of customers and the company.

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Preferred

• Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
• Prior experience using Salesforce or similar CRM.
• Retail sales, field-sales, or in-store merchandising experience.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a self-motivated, coachable mindset.

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Physical & Work Environment

• Regularly required to talk, hear, stand and walk.
• May occasionally stoop, bend, reach above shoulder level and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Typical duties include frequent in-store activities mixed with computer-based reporting.

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Key Keywords (for candidates)

• Sales Development Representative
• Entry-level sales representative
• Field sales / retail sales
• Salesforce CRM
• Millville, OH / Ohio sales jobs
• Remote / telecommute (field-based)

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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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