Sales Associate

Backyard Products, LLC; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Backyard Products, LLC is seeking a Sales Associate to help grow the business by identifying opportunities, building customer relationships, and supporting sales strategies. This role offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and structured training for an early-career professional.

You will work with sales leadership and cross-functional teams to generate new business opportunities, support customer accounts, and contribute to revenue growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of sales, customer service, account management, or related experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business growth through prospecting and customer outreach.
• Build strong relationships with customers and prospects.
• Support the sales process from lead generation through account development.
• Maintain accurate sales records and pipeline activity.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

CRM familiarity

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

CRM platforms

Job description

The Sales Associate plays a key role in supporting business growth by identifying opportunities, building customer relationships, and assisting in the execution of sales strategies. This position is ideal for an early-career professional looking to develop a successful sales career through hands-on experience, mentorship, and structured training.

The Sales Associate will work closely with sales leadership and cross-functional teams to generate new business opportunities, support customer accounts, and contribute to revenue growth initiatives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Drive new business growth through prospecting and customer outreach.
• Build strong relationships with customers and prospects.
• Support the sales process from lead generation through account development.
• Maintain accurate sales records and pipeline activity.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver excellent customer service.
• Meet sales objectives and performance goals.
• Participate in training and mentorship opportunities.
• Use technology and AI tools effectively to improve efficiency and support business development activities.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree preferred; recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• 1-3 years of sales, customer service, account management, or related experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn and grow within a sales organization.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred

• Experience in sales, business development, customer service, or account management.
• Familiarity with CRM platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence others.