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Build Relationships. Grow a Career.\nAt Connection, you won’t be limited to selling one product or one brand - you’ll learn to sell solutions.\nAs a Value-Added Reseller (VAR) and Fortune 1000 IT Solutions Provider, Connection gives you access to 460,000+ technology products and services from 1,600+ vendors, including Apple, Cisco, and Microsoft. That means you can take a consultative approach, recommending what’s truly best for each customer.\nIf you’re curious, competitive, and motivated by having multiple ways to win, this role was built for you.\nAbout the Role\nAs a Technology Sales Representative, you’ll build long-term relationships with small to mid-sized businesses (up to 3,000 seats) across a variety of industries. You’ll learn to manage the full sales cycle - from prospecting and discovery to quoting and growing accounts - while building your own book of business.\nUnlike traditional sales roles tied to a single product line, you’ll develop as a trusted advisor, guiding customers through IT decisions with support from Connection’s internal experts and vendor partners.\nSuccess in this role comes down to consistency: strong time management, daily activity, and proactive customer engagement.\nWhy Early-Career Sales Talent Choose Connection\nResponsibilities\nWhat You’ll Do\nBuild your own book of business by prospecting and developing new SMB customers through outbound calling and targeted outreach\nEngage multiple decision-makers to uncover real business challenges\nRecommend IT solutions with support from vendor partners and internal technical experts\nGrow accounts over time by building trust and delivering long-term value\nManage daily activity and maintain an accurate sales pipeline\nCollaborate with internal teams to deliver quotes, pricing, and solutions\nParticipate in team meetings, coaching sessions, and ongoing training\nContinuously build sales, communication, and technology knowledge\nImportant Note About This Role\nThis role may be remote-based, but expectations mirror an in-office environment. You’ll be expected to maintain a structured workday, consistent outbound activity, strong pipeline management, and full engagement with customers, peers, and leadership.\nWhy Early-Career Sales Talent Choose Connection\nConsultative sales model Recommend what’s right for the customer - not what’s easiest to sell.\nA massive technology ecosystem Support customers across their IT lifecycle, from devices and infrastructure to cloud, software, AI, and services.\nBuilt-in support to help you win Partner with internal sales operations, vendor teams, and on-staff technical specialists to deliver strong solutions and a great customer experience.\nA launchpad for long-term growth Structured onboarding, vendor-led education, and ongoing coaching help you grow in sales and beyond.\nIn short: Connection Technology Sales Representatives succeed because they sell solutions, not SKUs.\nMin\nUSD $19.25/Hr.Max\nQualifications\nWhat We’re Looking For\nWe’re not looking for “perfect.” We’re looking for people who show up, learn fast, and want to grow.\nStrong work ethic, discipline, and consistency\nCoachability and accountability\nClear communication and active listening skills\nAbility to stay focused in a high-accountability environment, including remote work\nCustomer-first mindset and interest in long-term relationships\nDesire to build a career, not just take a short-term role\nWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)\nTraining & Support\nYour first several weeks include structured onboarding and sales training, followed by continuous learning throughout your first year, including:\nVirtual training for multiple learning styles\nExposure to Connection systems, processes, and product categories\nOngoing support from a dedicated Sales Coach\nVendor-led technical and solution training\nActive participation in training and coaching is required for success.\nCompensation Snapshot\n$19.25/hour base pay\nUncapped commission (paid bi-weekly)\n$50K-$60K typical first-year earnings\nGuaranteed commission for the first 3 years\nWork Location & Employment Eligibility\nThis role may be remote-based; 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