Get to know East Penn!

With over 75 years of sustainable lead battery and battery accessory manufacturing expertise, East Penn is poised for the energy needs of the future. At East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company. We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone. We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do. Almost 40% of our workforce has over a decade of service. Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, annual bonus program for all, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are. 

To learn more about our history and how you can become a part of our promising future, please visit www.eastpennmanufacturing.com

EOE/VEVRAA

Overview

Our Sales Development Program is a full-time position that prepares graduates and professionals for a career in the energy storage industry. Focused within our Automotive/Transportation Divisional Sales Teams, you will work closely with our industry experts and receive training on all aspects of sales methods and techniques as well as experience with our large customer base, technology, product line, and unique culture. Supporting National Accounts, Original Equipment, Aftermarket Accounts, Program Groups, and Niche Market customers could position you for a variety of opportunities ranging from Account Executive, Sales Manager, District Manager, and beyond in areas across the United States.

Training will be on-site at our Company Headquarters in Lyon Station, Berks County, PA with experiential learning opportunities through travel assignments along the East Coast. Upon completion of our training program, on average after 3-5 months, opportunities for territory assignment from New England to Florida requiring relocation will be reviewed and presented. 

This opportunity requires relocation to territory assignments outside of Pennsylvania.

If interested, please submit an updated professional resume for consideration.

Starting salary: $53,300 plus a company car with expenses covered

Please click the link below for additional information about our Sales Development Program:

Sales Full Time Handout

Responsibilities

• Networking with senior decision makers and industry leaders
• Developing market penetration ideas for new and existing products
• Experience a Sales Territory to build knowledge on our products, competition, and customers
• Implementing programs to drive sales growth
• Gaining key industry insight
• Learning about market challenges and planning ahead to overcome them
• Discovering new sales techniques
• Training customers on our products and technology
• Maintains regular attendance
• Dedicated to best of class customer service and support
• Relied upon to Think like a Customer and Act like an Owner
• Ability to work hours that best align with customers, traffic patterns, and call frequency
• Performs other duties as requested by Manager

Qualifications

Majors: Business, Communications, Finance, Engineering, Economics, Marketing, etc.

Relocation & Travel: Opportunities for advancement beyond this role are outside of Berks County focusing on the East Coast region. Must be willing to relocate and travel as needed.

East Penn Benefits

East Penn offers excellent benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Company vehicle
• Company laptop and cell phone
• Paid on-the-job training
• Group health insurance that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• 401K savings plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• Life insurance
• 9 paid holidays, 2 paid personal days, and 10 paid vacation days annually
• Employee assistance programs
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities