What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Sales Representative position at Walker Lovell?
Junior Outside Sales Representative
Location: Remote - Northeast Territory (PA, NJ, NY, CT, DE)
Travel: Approximately 40-50% (8-10 days per month)
Compensation: Strong base salary with a structured development path into a commissioned Outside Sales role
What's in it for you?
Looking to break out of inside sales and build a long-term career in field sales? This is a rare opportunity to join a structured sales development programme that provides hands-on mentoring, customer exposure, territory experience, and a clear pathway into a fully-fledged Outside Sales position.
Package & Benefits
- Strong base salary reflecting the developmental nature of the role
- Structured 2-4 year sales apprenticeship programme
- Direct mentoring from an experienced territory sales professional
- Clear progression into a commissioned Outside Sales Representative position
- Extensive product, commercial and sales training
- Remote working with regular customer-facing field exposure
Why this business
Our client is a PE-backed industrial manufacturer with an established customer base and a strong presence across multiple industrial sectors. With a focus on developing future sales talent, they have created a structured pathway designed to turn ambitious junior sales professionals into successful territory managers. This is an opportunity to learn the commercial foundations of a complex B2B sales environment while gaining real-world exposure to customers, pricing strategy and market development.
What you'll be doing
- Shadow experienced sales professionals on customer visits, prospect meetings and industry events across the territory
- Support account growth by building relationships, tracking opportunities and identifying new business prospects
- Develop expertise in consultative selling, pricing strategy and territory planning
- Gradually take ownership of customer accounts as your capability and confidence grow
What you'll bring
- 1-5 years' experience in inside sales, sales support, customer-facing commercial roles or similar
- Strong communication skills and a genuine desire to build a career in external sales
- High levels of coachability, curiosity and willingness to learn
- Ability to travel throughout the territory and hold a valid driver's licence
Who this suits
You're currently working in an inside sales, sales development, customer service or commercial support role and want to move into a customer-facing field sales career. You enjoy building relationships, are motivated by progression, and are looking for a business willing to invest in your long-term development. Most importantly, you're eager to learn, comfortable being coached, and ready to take the first step towards territory ownership.
Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.