Sales Development Program

Job Description

Job Description

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.

What You’ll Experience

Over 12-18 months, you’ll rotate across departments and markets to gain a deep understanding of how we operate, sell, and lead in this fast-moving space.

Rotations include :

• Operations, Logistics & Counter Sales

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 .

Put it all together by taking the lead — manage your own accounts, solve problems creatively, and drive real business results.

Why Join the Turtle Sales Trainee Program?

Culture at Turtle : Where Your Future Has Purpose

As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, we’ve created a culture of innovation, mentorship, and career advancement that spans over a century. Our culture unites around a shared purpose : rethinking energy, advancing technology, and building sustainable solutions. Every role at Turtle contributes to something bigger.

Here, your ideas matter, your growth is championed, and your voice is heard. You’ll be part of a culture where belonging is real, ambition is encouraged, and legacy is something we build together. Join a company where people come first, and the future is built by all of us.

Our values drive how we show up for each other, our customers, and our communities every day. From collaboration to innovation, we lead with purpose — including a deep commitment to sustainability. We build lasting partnerships by putting people first, guided by care, trust, and responsibility.

At Turtle, you’ll find a team that rises together, embraces change, and celebrates every win. This is where your career has meaning, and where your future is built alongside others who share your passion and drive.

What You Bring

What We Offer

Who We Are

Headquartered in Clark, NJ, our Electrical Distribution division operates 14 branches spanning from coast to coast. It is a significant force in the engineering and procurement of power distribution, automation, lighting, and energy projects, offering integrated services for the industrial and construction markets. Turtle Integrated division provides on-site MRO procurement, cost-saving, and spend analytics across the US and in Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.

Turtle is proud to be is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.