Sales Specialist

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong PTO

Retirement benefits

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is assisting a Pittsburgh-area manufacturer in finding a B2B Sales Specialist (entry-level to early career). This role offers direct mentorship from an experienced Sales Manager, onboarding over 3–6 months, and the chance to inherit established accounts while building long-term customer relationships.

You will engage across engineering, operations, and customer support teams, learning technical products and manufacturing processes, with a focus on relationship-based

Qualifications

• Recent graduates with strong academic performance (3.3+ GPA preferred).
• Internship experience in sales, marketing, business, customer service, or related fields.
• Leadership experience through athletics, student organizations, projects, or campus involvement.

Responsibilities

• 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 with engineering, operations, and customer support teams.
• Learn technical products and manufacturing processes.
• Eventually take ownership of key customer accounts and contribute to growth initiatives.

Skills

Coachable

Teamwork

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

ERP systems

Job description

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
• Specialty materials
• Technical products
• 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
• Interested in a long-term career rather than a short-term stepping stone
• Excited to learn technical products and relationship-based selling
• Performance-based annual bonus opportunity
• 401(k) with company match and additional company contribution