Sales Associate

Sales Associate

The Sales Associate is a foundational role designed to launch high‑potential talent into a career in commercial sales. This position is part of a structured development path that blends hands‑on experience, cross‑functional collaboration, and exposure to strategic customer engagement. You’ll work closely with sales leaders, analysts, and commercial teams to build the skills and mindset needed to thrive in a fast‑paced, customer‑centric environment.

This is not just a job—it’s a launchpad for future account management and commercial leadership roles.

• Customer Engagement & Support: Assist in managing customer accounts including order tracking, documentation, and issue resolution. Participate in customer meetings and calls to gain exposure to relationship management and strategic communication.
• Sales Operations & Analysis: Support sales forecasting, pricing analysis, and performance tracking. Collaborate with analysts to interpret data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Project & Process Ownership: Lead or contribute to special projects across sales logistics and customer service. Document and formalize processes to improve team efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work with internal teams including marketing, finance, and supply chain to support customer needs.
• Learning & Development: Engage in structured learning modules and mentorship sessions. Deliver periodic presentations to leadership summarizing key learnings and growth milestones.

• Initiative: You take ownership and seek out opportunities to contribute.
• Adaptability: You thrive in changing environments and are eager to learn.
• Team Orientation: You collaborate well and build strong relationships.
• Customer Focus: You care deeply about delivering value and solving problems.
• Drive: You’re motivated to grow into a future commercial leader.

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or related field.
• Strong communication skills written and verbal.
• Highly organized self‑starter with a proactive mindset.
• Analytical thinker with curiosity and a desire to learn.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with tools like SAP, Salesforce, or similar is a plus.

• 10%

Salary Range: The expected salary range for this position is between $50,000 - $55,000
. Actual pay will be adjusted based on candidate experience and other job‑related factors permitted by law.

• Vacation time and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, prescription, and vision care coverage
• Pre‑tax accounts
• Well‑being program which includes opportunity to earn employer contributions
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plans with employer contributions
• Financial advisors to assist with retirement planning and financial wellness
• Employee Assistance Program

• Sales Experience
• Customer Service
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Basic Math
• POS
• Retail Sales
• Merchandising
• Cash Handling
• Epic
• Planograms
• Stocking

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full‑time

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

O‑I is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position please contact O‑I at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.