Junior Sales Representative

Walker Lovell; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker Lovell is seeking a self-motivated sales professional for a structured apprenticeship that starts in inside sales and develops you into a full Outside Sales role across a Northeast territory with remote work and regular field exposure.

Join a 2–4 year program with mentoring, hands-on customer exposure, and a clear path to ownership of territory, while learning consultative selling, pricing strategy and territorial planning.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in inside sales, sales support or similar roles.
• 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 license.

Responsibilities

• Shadow experienced sales professionals on customer visits and meetings across the territory.
• Support account growth by building relationships, tracking opportunities and identifying new prospects.
• Develop expertise in consultative selling, pricing strategy and territory planning.
• Gradually take ownership of customer accounts as capability grows.

Skills

Communication skills

Coachable

Willingness to learn

Travel readiness

Outdoor sales interest

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Location: Remote - Northeast Territory (PA, NJ, NY, CT, DE) MUST BE COMMUTABLE WITHIN 45 MINUTES TO PHILADELPHIA

Travel: Approximately 40-50% (8-10 days per month)

Compensation: Strong base salary with a structured development path into a full 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.

• 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 full Outside Sales Representative position
• Extensive product, commercial and sales trainingRemote 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.