Associate Trade Sales Consultant

Associate Trade Sales Consultant (Early Career Sales Program)

Are you a recent college graduate looking to launch a career in sales? The Associate Trade Sales Consultant role is a developmental position designed for early-career professionals interested in building a career in outside sales.

About Pella Corporation

As the #1 most-preferred national window and door brand by homeowners across the country, Pella Corporation leads the industry in innovation and design. Founded in 1925, today the Pella Family of Brands encompasses a robust product offering sold and installed through various channels. We are a growing, privately owned company with 20 manufacturing locations and over 10,000 team members in the U.S. and Canada. Pella is consistently recognized as a great place to work by Newsweek, Forbes and Glassdoor, having most recently been named to America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek in 2024, as well as Forbes'' 2024 Best Employers for Women and Best-In-State Employer in Iowa. We have also received numerous accolades for innovation and design, including Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2024 and Most Innovative Manufacturers for 2022 and 2023.

At Pella, our team cares deeply, learns continuously and achieves results that go beyond. We encourage creative thinking that seeks out and includes diverse perspectives. And we empower you to do the work you're most proud of - that's why we offer individualized talent development plans, cross-functional experiences and opportunities for career advancement through personal and professional development.

With talent just like you, we are imagining, building and fighting for a brighter future for generations to come. Ready to find a career that sparks your passion?

Required

• Bachelor''s degree completed within the past three years or expected prior to start date

Valid driver''s license

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Demonstrated initiative, resilience, and customer-focused mindset

Preferred

• Internship experience in sales, marketing, business, customer service, construction, or related fields

Leadership experience through student organizations, athletics, campus involvement, volunteer work, or employment

Experience working directly with customers

Familiarity with CRM tools, Microsoft Office, or business software

The pay for this role is $25/hr., with eligibility to receive other supplemental earnings such as over-time. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, experience, specific work geography, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

As a member of the Pella Family of Brands, you will be eligible for company sponsored benefits that include healthcare, dental, vision, paid vacation, a generous 401(k) plan, tuition assistance, and much more.

In this role, you''ll gain hands-on experience supporting customers, learning Pella''s products and sales processes, and partnering with experienced sales professionals. Through training, mentoring, and real-world customer interactions, you''ll develop the skills needed to progress into an Outside Trade Sales Consultant position, typically within 6-12 months.

This opportunity is ideal for:

Recent college graduates

Individuals with 0-2 years of professional experience

Candidates with internship, customer service, retail sales, leadership, or business development experience

Individuals interested in a long-term sales career path

In this role, you''ll gain hands-on experience supporting customers, learning Pella''s products and sales processes, and partnering with experienced sales professionals. Through training, mentoring, and real-world customer interactions, you''ll develop the skills needed to progress into an Outside Trade Sales Consultant position, typically within 6-12 months.

This opportunity is ideal for:

Recent college graduates

Individuals with 0-2 years of professional experience

Candidates with internship, customer service, retail sales, leadership, or business development experience

Individuals interested in a long-term sales career path