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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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client’s Sales & Operations Development Program is a structured 12-month rotational training program that prepares Associates for entry-level Sales or Sales Operations roles. You will be assigned to a local manager, paired with a peer mentor, and rotate through hands-on assignments that build selling skills, operational knowledge, and business acumen.

• Participate in multi-week rotations across: Warehouse & Operations, Sales Operations, Inside Sales, Outside Sales, and Business Development
• Support quoting, order entry, customer interactions, and process-improvement projects
• Build product and industry knowledge relevant to B2B industrial distribution
• Work with your manager and mentor to set goals, track progress, and complete program milestones
• Graduate into a full-time Sales or Sales Operations role upon successful completion

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Responsibilities

• Learn and contribute across sales and operations functions
• Assist with customer quoting, order follow-up, and account support
• Analyze simple data in Excel / Power BI to support sales decisions
• Participate in business development and inside-sales activities
• Complete required training modules, assessments, and event participation

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Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 0–1 years of relevant experience in a service, business, or sales-oriented role (internships welcome)
• Interest in building a career in Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, or Business
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; team-player mindset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Teams, SharePoint; familiarity with Power BI is a plus
• Ability and willingness to travel locally and nationally (typically 0–25%)
• Comfortable working in a B2B industrial distribution environment or willing to learn

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Training & Travel

The program includes in-person and virtual training events designed for hands-on learning and networking:

• Program Orientation — in-person (near Chicago or Pittsburgh)
• Mid-Year Event — virtual (Microsoft Teams or similar)
• Graduation Event — in-person (near Chicago or Pittsburgh)
• Additional regional trainings and conferences for networking and professional development

Estimated base salary: $30,335 per year (estimated).

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Employment Type & Location

• Employment type: Full-time
• Primary location: Lake Dallas, TX (Lake Dallas / Lewisville area)
• Travel: Up to ~25% for training and business needs

Confidential Client will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable local laws (for example, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act). Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants and employees under applicable laws—please request accommodations during the process.

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Why Join

• Structured 12-month development program with mentorship and measurable milestones
• Clear path into Sales or Sales Operations after program completion
• Real business exposure, skills development (Excel/Power BI), and networking opportunities
• Professional training events and support to build a long-term career in Sales and Operations

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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.