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Technical Sales/Entry Level $83K 1st Yr (Cleveland)

Confidential Client•Manufacturing & Industrial
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$67,141
Newburgh Heights, Ohio
8 Days Ago

This entry-level Technical Sales position involves prospecting new business, engaging directly with customers to understand their operations, and providing product implementation consultations. The role requires adaptability, frequent local and overnight travel, and participation in an intensive training and mentorship program aimed at driving company success and career 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 Sales industry.

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


What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Technical Sales representative for field-based, consultative sales work in the Newburgh Heights, OH area. You will:

  • Prospect new business through cold calls, warm leads, and coordination with the sales office to meet and exceed sales targets.
  • Conduct face-to-face consultations with customers to understand their operations and recommend product solutions that add measurable value.
  • Adapt to diverse customer environments, including manufacturing and laboratory settings.
  • Travel to customer sites approximately three days per week and expect regular overnight travel (about 5–6 nights per month).
  • Work closely with internal teams and management to follow a process-driven sales approach and participate in ongoing training and mentorship.

Who We’re Looking For

You should bring the drive and baseline qualifications to grow quickly in a field sales role:

  • Bachelor’s degree (any major — Business, Engineering, etc., welcome).
  • Goal-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a target-driven sales environment.
  • Strong verbal communication and consultative selling skills.
  • Willingness and ability to travel locally multiple days per week and complete overnight stays as needed.
  • Comfortable working hands-on in industrial and lab environments and adapting to customer challenges.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Advertised first-year on-target earning potential (OTE) is listed at $83,000 (as advertised). An estimated annual figure shown on the source is approximately $67,142 — exact pay structure (base + commission/OTE), bonuses, and benefits are set by Confidential Client and will be shared during the hiring process.
  • Intensive training program, mentorship, and a clear promotion path are included in the role description.
  • This is a full-time position.

Location & Travel

  • Primary location: Newburgh Heights, OH.
  • Field role with travel to customer locations about three days per week and periodic overnight travel (approx. 5–6 nights per month).
  • Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the Newburgh Heights area and travel within the assigned territory.

Why Apply via Careertakes

  • Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this search; applying through Careertakes gives you access to this opening and potential matches to other roles.
  • Confidential Client will make final hiring decisions; Careertakes helps streamline introductions and application handling.

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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