Sales Development Program
About The Position
Kickstart Your Career in Sales with Turtle’s Sales Development Program. Join a Team that Moves and Builds What Matters. Looking for more than just a job? Ready to build a career where your growth is accelerated, your ideas are valued, and your work powers the industries shaping the future? Welcome to Turtle — one of the nation’s largest independent electrical and industrial distributors, delivering smart, sustainable solutions across automation, electrification, and infrastructure. As the world rapidly shifts toward electrification and energy transformation, electrical distributors like Turtle are playing a vital role in modernizing the grid, supporting EV adoption, and enabling sustainable infrastructure projects. Our work directly supports cleaner cities, more efficient buildings, and greener industries — and our Sales Development Program puts you at the center of it all. This 12–18-month, full-time, paid program equips you with the technical knowledge, real-world experience, and hands-on training to build a long-term, impactful career in sales. You’ll be immersed in the front lines of sustainability-focused growth — learning how to help customers modernize, save energy, and meet evolving regulatory and environmental goals. Designed as a launchpad for your future, the program is intended to lead to full-time placement within our sales organization at Turtle — including commission-earning roles — upon successful completion.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (GPA 3.0+ preferred)
- Strong interest in sales, business, engineering, or operations
- Confident communicator and natural relationship-builder
- Analytical thinker who’s ready to learn and take ownership
- Comfortable in fast-paced environments with real accountability
- Must be willing to relocate to one of Turtle’s growth markets after program graduation (relocation support provided)
Responsibilities
- Rotate across departments and markets to gain a deep understanding of how we operate, sell, and lead in this fast-moving space.
- Experience the hustle behind the scenes — learn how products move, customers are served, and operations run smoothly on the front lines.
- Sharpen your communication and quoting skills while solving real customer challenges alongside experienced sales pros.
- Dive into the technical side of the business by working with expert teams on high-impact, customized product solutions that support energy efficiency, smart buildings, and sustainable construction.
- Get hands-on exposure to cutting-edge innovations — from electric vehicles and battery storage to solar integration and other technologies fueling the shift to clean energy and sustainable infrastructure.
- Hit the road with top-performing sales reps to see what it takes to build relationships, win trust, and close deals — all while supporting customers making the transition to electrification and net-zero goals.
- Manage your own accounts, solve problems creatively, and drive real business results.
Benefits
- A competitive base salary to kick-start your career
- Company-matched 401(k) to help you build your financial future
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous paid time off including vacation, sick days, and holidays
- Hands-on training, dedicated mentorship, and real leadership development
- Relocation support to help you get where you need to grow
- A clear, personalized career path with advancement opportunities
- A supportive, team-oriented culture that puts people first
- A dynamic role built for self-starters who want to make an impact
- A mindset of endless potential — your success is in your hands
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
