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, Manufacturing (Plumbing / Aftermarket Hardware).

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 & Marketing Specialist to support sales growth, merchandising, and retail strategies for plumbing and aftermarket hardware products sold at major retailers. This role combines field and desk work: you’ll help prepare sales materials, support product launches, analyze sales and retail data, and represent the Confidential Client at customer events and trade shows.

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Key Responsibilities

• Support execution of sales growth strategies, including new product launches, merchandising updates, and promotional vehicles
• Implement digital merchandising strategies to improve product visibility and sales across customer websites
• Represent the Confidential Client in-person and virtually at customer training events, industry trade shows, and customer meetings
• Communicate with customers about orders and inventory status
• Develop deep product knowledge of toilet repair and related aftermarket hardware to influence customers, store associates, and end users
• Create presentations, sales materials, and promotional content in support of the sales team
• Conduct market and retail field research and present findings internally
• Capture and share voice-of-customer (VOC) insights and collaborate on marketing strategy and campaign development
• Use sales and retail data to monitor performance and identify opportunities to enhance product impact
• Work cross-functionally with Customer Service, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Engineering teams

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Requirements

• Entry-level role — best for recent graduates or candidates with up to 2–3 years of related experience
• Relevant internships, class projects, or early professional experience in sales, marketing, or merchandising
• Sales and/or marketing experience is a plus
• Experience supporting aftermarket hardware or retail accounts is a strong plus
• Strong communication skills and willingness to represent the company at events and meetings
• Comfortable using data to inform decisions and track sales trends

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Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Sales, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, Business, or related fields) or equivalent experience

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What We Offer

• Competitive base salary (estimated: $76,168/year)
• Growth-oriented culture with formal training programs and mentoring
• Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Annual profit sharing and bonus opportunities
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Free on-site health clinic (in-person and virtual appointments)
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Casual dress code and frequent company events
• Clear career development paths and internal promotion opportunities

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Why This Role?

This is an excellent opportunity to start a career that blends sales, retail merchandising, and marketing analytics within a U.S.-based manufacturing environment. If you want hands-on experience supporting national retail accounts and a defined path for advancement, this role with our Confidential Client is a strong match.

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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.