Sales Representative

Hormann Career Portal • Sparta, TN

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sales Representative is a fulltime, structured development role designed to prepare highly potential, early career talent for future customer facing positions such as Territory Sales Manager (TSM), Business Development Manager (BDM), or Inside Sales. This is not a traditional entry‑level sales role. Participants rotate through manufacturing, inside sales, and field exposure to develop strong business understanding, sales judgment, and professional capability before consideration for placement. Program Structure Development program length: 6, 9, or 12 months (based on readiness) Structured training, mentoring, and milestone‑based evaluations Progression is based on demonstrated readiness, not tenure or credentials

Requirements

• Willingness to relocate to Sparta, TN during the development program
• Ability to travel as required for training and field exposure
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn
• Fluency in English is required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress) in Sales, Business, Engineering, Marketing, or related field
• Equivalent work experience demonstrating accountability, teamwork, or performance responsibility
• Backgrounds showing competitive drive or grit (e.g., athletics, leadership roles, working while in school)
• Interest in technical, manufacturing, or industrial products
• Second language ability especially in Spanish or German

Responsibilities

• Learn Hörmann products, operations, and the end‑to‑end sales process
• Participate in structured rotations across: Manufacturing and production, Inside Sales and Customer Service, Field sales ride‑along(s) and customer interactions
• Complete training focused on: Sales process discipline, Value‑based selling, Customer communication and professionalism
• Shadow cross‑functional teams (Production, Engineering, IT, Logistics)
• Complete required: Training milestones, Reflections and assessments, Final capstone or business application project

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• supplemental insurance plans
• 401(k) with employer match
• vacation pay
• holiday pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree