Sales Representative

Job Description

Job Description

Our client in the Tempe, AZ location is currently hiring for a Sales Representative . This position offers a structured training program designed to develop future outside sales professionals within the electrical distribution industry. The ideal candidate will have customer-facing experience, strong communication skills, and a desire to build a long-term career in sales and business development.

Pay - $50,000 - $55,000/year (depending on experience, customer-facing experience, education, and sales-related experience)

Location - Tempe, AZ

Schedule - Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

(Responsibilities)

• Complete a structured training program to learn the company's products, services, customers, and sales processes

• Build and maintain relationships with electrical contractors and other customers

• Support account management activities and provide exceptional customer service to existing customers

• Assist with quotations, project coordination, and order management activities

• Develop technical knowledge of electrical products and industry applications

• Partner with internal sales teams to identify customer needs and provide effective solutions

• Participate in customer visits, account development initiatives, and ongoing sales training

• Learn territory management, prospecting, and business development strategies

• Work toward independently managing customer relationships and a future book of business

• Drive sales growth while contributing to territory profitability and customer satisfaction

• Act as a trusted advisor by understanding customer needs and recommending appropriate solutions

(Qualification Requirements)

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Minimum 1+ year of customer service or customer-facing experience

• Experience in sales, retail, hospitality, skilled trades, or other customer-focused environments

• Strong communication, relationship-building, and active listening skills

• Analytical mindset with the ability to understand customer needs and provide solutions

• Demonstrated initiative and a goal-oriented approach to achieving results

• Ability to learn and retain technical product information

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Desire to build a long-term career in sales and business development

• Comfortable working in a performance-driven environment with commission and profit-sharing opportunities

(Disqualifiers)

• No customer-facing or customer service experience

• Poor communication or relationship-building skills

• Lack of interest in sales, business development, or customer interaction

• Inability to learn technical product information

• Limited tenure demonstrating a lack of commitment to long-term career development

• No demonstrated initiative or goal-oriented mindset

(Employee Value Proposition)

• Structured training program with a clearly defined path into outside sales

• Opportunity to inherit existing customer accounts and eventually manage your own territory

• Uncapped earning potential through commission and profit-sharing opportunities

• Vehicle allowance available upon promotion into direct sales

• Strong culture focused on internal advancement and career growth

• Leadership team actively promotes employees from entry-level positions into sales leadership roles

• Opportunity to become a trusted advisor within the electrical industry

• Join a growing branch that is focused on developing the next generation of sales professionals

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement savings options (where applicable)

• Long-term career stability with significant advancement opportunities within the organization

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Tacoma, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $55000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits:Benefits available for this position are:Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision CareLong Term Disability Insurance after 25 monthsLife Insurance at 1X your annual salary401(k) (18 or older)Paid Sick Leave - accrue 0.0347 hours per qualified hour worked, up to 72 hours annually, usable after 90 daysPaid Holidays - 9 days each yearPaid Vacation - accrue 0.03847 hours per qualified hour worked, up to 80 hours annuallyPaid Pregnancy & New Parent LeaveHealth Savings Account (HSA) and matchingDependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Teledoc

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tacoma,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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