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, Smart Infrastructure (Sales).

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

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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking recent graduates for a full-time, onsite Utility Sales & Marketing Development Program based in Eagle Rock, NC. This 24-month rotational development program builds technical and commercial skills required for a career in utility/technical sales within Smart Infrastructure. Participants receive structured training, hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to strategic account management.

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What You’ll Do

• Participate in a 24+ month rotational sales development program based in Eagle Rock, NC (Phase One: 12 months of foundational rotations; Phase Two: 12 months strategic residency in an Inside or Outside Sales placement).
• Complete four Phase One rotations covering transmission, generation, distribution, and business development.
• Learn product, systems, and processes through classroom instruction and on-the-job training.
• Prepare sales quotations, strategic account plans, pricing strategies, and customer-facing materials.
• Collaborate with sales teams, distributors, product management, and subject matter experts.
• Apply consultative selling, negotiation, networking, and established sales methodologies.
• Analyze market and industry dynamics to support go-to-market and channel strategies.
• Build relationships across internal teams and with external customers while executing assigned business responsibilities.

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Who You Are (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Marketing, or a related field — recent graduates (within ~18 months) encouraged to apply.
• Interest in the electrical/utility industry with an aptitude for technical concepts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to interact with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Organized, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a team-oriented environment.
• Willingness to learn quickly and take on increasing responsibility.

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Preferred

• Professional Selling Certificate or similar credential.
• Internship experience in sales or a technical role.
• Customer-facing experience in sales, construction, engineering, or related technical fields.
• Experience building professional relationships across teams and with customers.

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Requirements

• Must be willing and able to work onsite in Eagle Rock, NC for the duration of the program. There is no relocation or housing stipend for this program.
• Willingness to travel and relocate later in the program as business needs require.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without sponsorship; this program does not support candidates requiring Visa sponsorship (e.g., F1, J1, M1, H1B) or OPT/CPT.

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Full-time position.
• Salary range disclosed in the original posting: $72,000 — $74,000 per year (see client posting).
• Program category: Internal Services / Smart Infrastructure (Sales).

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Why Apply

• Structured, high-impact rotational program designed to accelerate career readiness in utility sales.
• Hands-on learning, formal instruction, mentorship, and exposure to senior leaders.
• Opportunity to transition into an inside or outside sales role with real business responsibilities.

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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.