Sales Development Program - January 2027

Pella Windows and Doors | Gunton Corporation; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Vehicle Allowance

Phone and Laptop

Paid Vacation

401(k) & Profit Sharing

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Pella Windows & Doors by Gunton Corporation is seeking motivated, recent graduates to join the Business Development Program, a 6–12 month launchpad turning graduates into successful B2B sales professionals. You’ll build relationships with builders and contractors in local markets, with extensive outbound calling and on-the-ground learning.

Earn base salary plus uncapped commissions, with top performers earning well into six figures.

Qualifications

• Recent bachelor’s degree graduate or graduating by January 2027.
• Competitive, coachable, and goal-oriented.
• Excited about starting a career in professional sales.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.

Responsibilities

• Make 80+ outbound calls/touchpoints per day to build your sales pipeline.
• Research and qualify accounts in your territory.
• Master Pella products, construction industry, and Gunton’s sales process.
• Deliver compelling value propositions to help customers grow profits.
• Manage customer information using the CRM system.

Skills

Competitive

Coachable

Goal-oriented

B2B sales

Outgoing communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree (recent or graduating by January 2027)

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Ready to turn your degree into a high-earning, high-impact career?

Pella Windows & Doors by Gunton Corporation is the largest independent distributor of Pella Windows & Doors in the U.S. and an innovative leader in the building materials industry since 1932.

We’re growing fast and we’re looking for motivated, competitive, recent college graduates to join our Business Development Program, a 6–12 month launchpad designed to turn driven individuals into successful B2B Sales Professionals.

If you’re energized by building relationships, learning a real-world business, and earning what you’re worth, this is your opportunity!

TERRITORY

We love when our Sales Reps live in the territory they sell. Each of our territories are centered around our showrooms which are located in the following areas:

• Akron, OH
• Canfield, OH
• Highland Heights, OH
• Westlake, OH

RESPONSIBILITIES

As part of our Business-to-Business (B2B) Sales Team, you’ll work directly with builders, contractors, remodelers, and replacement companies in your local market.

You will:

• Make 80+ outbound calls/touchpoints per day to build your sales pipeline
• Learn how to research and qualify accounts in your assigned territory
• Master Pella products, the construction industry, and Gunton’s proven sales process
• Build and deliver compelling value propositions that show customers how we help them grow profits
• Manage customer information using our CRM system
• Ride along with experienced outside sales reps to learn field sales, relationship-building, and product installation
• Visit local permit offices monthly to identify new construction opportunities
• Develop professional sales skills that will set you apart for the rest of your career

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to Area Sales Manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A recent bachelor’s degree graduate or graduating by January 2027
• Competitive, coachable, and goal-oriented
• Excited about starting a career in professional sales
• Comfortable with a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Ability to lift and carry sales tools up to 50 lbs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Sales internship or leadership experience
• Interest in construction, real estate, or building products

COMPENSATION

• Base salary plus uncapped commission
• Average first-year earning potential: $65,000 - $120,000
• Top performers on our Outside Sales team may earn $200,000 or more annually
• Clear path to outside sales and leadership roles

WHAT WE OFFER

• No Overnight Travel
• Small Geographical Territories
• Paid Training
• Vehicle Allowance
• Phone and Laptop
• Paid Vacation
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) & Profit Sharing

Gunton Corporation is pleased to be an equal employment employer. Decisions concerning employment, transfers, and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.