Sales Representative Trainee

Sales Representative Trainee

Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey

Salary: $21.50 - $21.50

Job Category: Office Support

Date Posted: 08/28/2026

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Job Description:

Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey

CoWorx Staffing Services is hiring!
We have an immediate Direct Hire Sales Representative Trainee opportunity with a dynamic, growth-oriented company in the East Rutherford, NJ area. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals looking to launch a rewarding career in sales with a company that values employee development, training, and long-term career advancement.
If you are driven, customer-focused, and eager to build your sales skills in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

  • Follow company directions and learn the responsibilities, expectations, and professional conduct of a Sales Representative Trainee.
  • Use and develop an understanding of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) systems.
  • Learn about the food industry and distribution processes.
  • Gain knowledge of Azuma Foods products and existing customer business operations.
  • Manage and support existing clients, including distributors, wholesalers, and retail customers, to achieve business goals.
  • Respond to and communicate with customers promptly and professionally.
  • Handle prospective client inquiries by phone, email, and in-person under the guidance of a supervisor.
  • Create proposals and quotations and assist with contract reviews alongside the supervisor.
  • Analyze sales results and participate in PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) activities.
  • Contact clients and identify new business opportunities to achieve monthly sales targets.
  • Participate in new product development (NPD) activities, including product tastings and feedback sessions.
  • Travel domestically for sales meetings, customer visits, and trade shows as required.

Desired Background/Skills:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required.
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
  • Maintain a positive attitude and professional demeanor.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload.

Other Information:

  • Sales Representative Trainee position.
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
  • Pay Rate: $21.50 per hour (non-exempt).
  • Upon successful completion of the one-year training program, the candidate will advance to Sales Representative Level 1 (exempt position).

Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity to join a hardworking, supportive team- apply with us today to get started!
CoWorx is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that a varied workforce enhances our business outcomes and contributes to a brighter future for our internal teams, Field Talent, customers, and communities. We are committed to considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or veteran status, and we do not discriminate based on disability.
If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the recruitment process, please reach out to us.
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Interested candidates please reference job code 249064 when responding to this ad.


Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey

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CoWorx Staffing Services is committed to the professional growth of job seekers and furthering their powerful impact on employers. Their compassionate, experienced team places candidates in administrative, light industrial, call center, distribution, and third-party logistics positions, with additional opportunities through its executive search, creative staffing, and luxury beauty and fragrance divisions. As one of the largest staffing firms in the U.S., CoWorx is a trusted partner to growing businesses for all of their temporary staffing, direct hire, on-site services, and payrolling needs. By continuously investing in its team and processes, CoWorx is raising the standards of client partnership, DEI commitment, and community impact within the staffing industry.