Sales Specialist

B2B Sales Specialist (Entry-Level to Early Career) Are you a recent graduate with a strong academic record and a desire to build a long-term career in sales, account management, and customer relationships within a manufacturing environment? A growing Pittsburgh-area manufacturer is looking for a motivated, coachable, and customer-focused professional to join their team as a B2B Sales Specialist . This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants mentorship, career growth, and exposure to technical products in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Why This Opportunity Stands Out Direct mentorship from a Sales Manager with 30+ years of experience Opportunity to inherit established customer accounts and build long-term relationships Extensive training and development with a 3-6 month onboarding plan Collaborative, no-ego culture where teamwork comes first Exposure to aerospace, defense, and other highly technical manufacturing markets Strong PTO and retirement benefits What You'll Do Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for customers Build and maintain strong customer relationships Support account management activities and customer inquiries Coordinate closely with engineering, operations, and customer support teams Manage customer information through CRM and ERP systems Learn technical products and manufacturing processes Eventually take ownership of key customer accounts and contribute to business growth initiatives Who We're Looking For Preferred Background: Recent graduates with strong academic performance (3.3+ GPA preferred) Internship experience in sales, marketing, business, customer service, technical writing, or related fields Leadership experience through athletics, student organizations, projects, or campus involvement Individuals looking to build a long-term career in account management, customer success, or industrial sales Also Considered: Professionals with 1-3 years of experience in: Manufacturing Industrial sales Specialty materials Technical products Industrial distribution Customer-facing business roles What Matters Most This company hires for potential and cultural fit over industry experience. They're seeking someone who is: Humble and coachable Self-motivated and eager to learn Team-oriented and collaborative Comfortable working 100% onsite Interested in a long-term career rather than a short-term stepping stone Excited to learn technical products and relationship-based selling Compensation & Benefits $60,000-$70,000 base salary Performance-based annual bonus opportunity 401(k) with company match and additional company contribution 3 weeks PTO to start 1 week sick time 10 paid holidays Monday-Friday schedule