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Sales Representative

Confidential ClientAgriculture & Food
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$50,723
Farmingdale, New Jersey
3 Days Ago

The Sales Representative at Confidential Client is responsible for generating new business opportunities and building strong relationships with prospective and existing customers within the nutraceutical manufacturing industry. This entry-level role involves cold calling, lead generation, and supporting the sales process while collaborating with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and contribute to company growth.

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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, a company in the nutraceutical manufacturing industry.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


What You’ll Do

  • Identify and qualify new business opportunities through cold calling, email outreach, networking, and lead generation.
  • Build and maintain relationships with prospective and existing customers.
  • Schedule introductory meetings and presentations with potential clients.
  • Learn Confidential Client’s manufacturing capabilities, products, and services to effectively communicate value to customers.
  • Maintain accurate customer records and sales activities in the CRM system.
  • Follow up on customer inquiries and assist with preparing quotations and proposals.
  • Collaborate with Customer Service, Operations, Quality, and Project Management to ensure a positive customer experience.
  • Attend industry trade shows, networking events, and customer meetings as needed.
  • Meet individual sales activity goals and contribute to team revenue objectives.
  • Stay informed on industry trends, competitor activities, and customer needs.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred; Associate degree with relevant customer service or sales experience considered.
  • 0–2 years of sales, customer service, account management, or business development experience.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
  • Self-motivated with a desire to build a long-term career in sales.
  • Comfortable making outbound calls and engaging with prospective customers.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Experience with CRM software is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Internship or previous experience in sales, customer service, or business development.
  • Interest or knowledge of the nutraceutical, food, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing industries.
  • Experience attending networking or industry events.

Compensation & Schedule

  • Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 per year.
  • Employment type: Full-Time.
  • Schedule: Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
  • Location: Farmingdale, NJ (on-site role).

We follow applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please let Careertakes know if you need assistance during the hiring process.


Why Join Confidential Client

Confidential Client is a growing leader in nutraceutical manufacturing, known for quality, innovation, and strong customer service. As an entry-level Sales Representative you’ll gain hands-on B2B sales experience, learn manufacturing processes and product value propositions, and work cross-functionally to deliver excellent customer outcomes. This role is a strong starting point for a career in sales or business development within manufacturing and CPG supply chains.


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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