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, Confidential 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

• Provide administrative support and coordinate daily sales workflow, documentation, and timely customer communications to keep sales operations running smoothly.
• Build and maintain long-term customer relationships, understand evolving customer needs, and deliver tailored solutions to drive satisfaction and repeat business.
• Execute in-store retail merchandising and product displays to ensure strong brand visibility and a positive shopper experience.
• Collaborate with Account Managers to track sales performance and promotional effectiveness; update internal teams to support planning and execution.
• Support account development and resolve customer issues promptly to meet or exceed sales goals.
• Cover an assigned territory to engage current and prospective customers, present product offerings (samples or catalogs), and support sales initiatives.
• Work cross-functionally with Business Management, Marketing, and Plant Operations on trade execution, broker management, and demand planning.

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What We’re Seeking

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Currently enrolled college students with expected graduation by the end of the current school year will be considered.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel and Word required).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable presenting and building relationships across teams and with customers.
• Good problem-solving skills with the ability to manage accounts and resolve customer issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. Local travel up to 80% is expected, with occasional overnight stays.

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Other Skills That Make You Stand Out

• Experience with sales-related software or CRM tools for reporting, planning, or communication.
• Previous retail merchandising, trade promotion, or broker management exposure.
• Familiarity with forecasting, trade spend management, and promotional tracking.

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Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Capable of sitting for extended periods.
• Occasionally lift up to 25–50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Able to travel within territory as needed.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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Compensation & Additional Details

• Estimated base: $55,801 per year (estimated). Actual pay may vary based on experience and location.
• Relocation package: No.
• This is an entry-level field sales role with hands-on training, real-world exposure, and opportunities for career growth with the Confidential Client.
• Employment type: Full-time.

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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.