Sales Development Program

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.

• Inside Sales

  Sharpen your communication and quoting skills while solving real customer challenges alongside experienced sales pros.

• Lighting & Switchgear Solutions

  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 .

• EV & Emerging Technologies

  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 .

• Outside Sales Shadowing

  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 .

• Account Ownership

  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?

• Learn from leaders — Gain mentorship from experienced sales professionals and executives.

• Sharpen your skills — Build a powerful toolkit of sales techniques, business acumen, and technical knowledge.

• Travel & explore — Visit vendor partners, explore different markets, and understand the industry at every level.

• Join a community — Be part of a cohort-based program where you’ll build friendships, share experiences, and grow together.

• Relocate with support — We’ll help you move to where your career is needed most.

• Think like an entrepreneur — Develop a business-building mindset: take initiative, own your success, and thrive in a culture that rewards agility and drive.

• Fuel the future — Help customers modernize through sustainable, electrified solutions that make a measurable impact.

• Unlock your future — Launch your career in a high-growth market, with unlimited potential to grow, lead, and shape your own success.

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

• 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)

What We Offer

• 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

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.