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…