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 (Industrial Distribution).

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 for a Technical Sales Development Program based in Grand Rapids, MI. This 12-month, structured sales training program is designed for recent graduates and early-career professionals who want hands-on technical and sales experience and a clear pathway to a full-time Account Manager role. Training will occur at a sales development hub (training held in Addison, IL) with the final territory based in the Grand Rapids area.

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Why Join

• Structured classroom, technical, and field training to accelerate your sales career
• Dedicated mentorship from experienced sales and technical professionals
• Real customer-facing experience with a path to a commissioned Account Manager role
• Exposure to multiple industrial technologies and markets across a national network

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What You’ll Do

• Participate in a 12-month, instructor-led sales development program
• Complete product, application, and consultative selling training at the Addison, IL training hub
• Learn territory management, prospecting, quoting, negotiating, and closing deals
• Join experienced Account Managers on customer visits and joint sales calls
• Build relationships with new and existing customers and recommend technical solutions to improve productivity
• Receive ongoing coaching and professional development with a clear path to promotion

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What You’ll Need

• Interest in a career in outside sales and a desire to learn technical applications
• Associate, technical, or bachelor’s degree in Industrial Distribution, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Sales, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field preferred
• Internship or work experience in manufacturing, distribution, engineering, customer service, or sales is a plus
• Mechanical curiosity and willingness to learn how industrial systems and equipment work
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; competitive mindset and a strong work ethic
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed, including occasional overnight travel

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What We Offer

• Competitive compensation during the training program: $50,000–$65,000 + incentive (range depends on business unit, training/territory location, degree, and experience)
• Relocation assistance where applicable
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation, and company holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing technical training
• Clear career advancement opportunities across the company’s nationwide network
• Promotion to Account Manager upon successful completion of the program, with eligibility for commission and other incentives

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Additional Details

• Training location: Addison, IL (program start); final territory: Grand Rapids, MI area
• Employment type: Full-time, with travel required as part of on-the-job training and territory work
• Confidential Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities will be provided during the application process upon request (contact recruiting@confidentialclient.com for accommodation requests).

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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.