Entry Level National Sales Manager Jobs
New grad national sales manager jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship record or demonstrated sales results can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site and hybrid roles across Trucking, Food & Beverage, and Hospitality & Tourism, with employers like Bunzl, Land O'Lakes, and R+L Carriers hiring at this level now.
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Director National Accounts
Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts
Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment and enjoy an excellent benefits package that included our very own employee resorts
R+L Carriers - Women in Trucking
Company Culture
R+L Carriers is actively seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated Director of National Accounts at our Houston, TX Service Center.
Requirements / Qualifications:
- Responsible and accountable for National Account activity in harmony with the corporate mission, goals and objectives
- A working knowledge of traffic, pricing and national accounts is required
- Oversee contracts coordination with assigned pricing analyst
- Coordination and follow up on bid proposals submitted for pricing request
- Listening skills, communications skills, team building and administrative skills are imperative
- Extensive travel is required on a recurring basis
Primary areas of responsibility include:
- Bill count & Revenue forecasting for assigned area of responsibility.
- Monitor bill count and revenue results daily.
- Requirements 3-5 Sales calls per day
- Measure results by pre-set goals for Bill count and Revenue.
- Communicate with all departments relative to National Accounts.
- Promote Market awareness and visibility by obtaining time in front of National Account customers - Traffic, Purchasing and IT departments.
- Handle Service Complaints and pricing issues from National Accounts, and decide if it should be forwarded to the Director for resolution.
- Coordinate assistance of Sales Executives for required information pertaining to National Accounts.
- Perform daily administrative requirements (Computer updates, expense report, emails etc.)
- Type correspondence as needed Itinerary to Admin each week by Wednesday
Benefits: R+L Carriers offers an excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching contributions, Paid Vacation & Holidays, and vacation lodging at our exclusive employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL, Big Bear Lake, CA, Pigeon Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC.
ABOUT US : R+L Carriers is a family owned, privately held transportation company founded in 1965. Our business caters to the transportation and distribution industry and is designed to provide customers with superior service through efficient administration and innovative thinking. The Company prides itself in treating our employees and customers with respect and honesty. We believe each employee contributes directly to the Company’s growth and success. There are many other transportation companies capable of picking up and delivering freight. However, we believed our customers select us because of the efforts of our employees.
R+L Carriers Shared Services, LLC (“R+L Carriers”) and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. R+L Carriers will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law. This application is considered current for ninety (90) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.
Director National Accounts
Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts
Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment and enjoy an excellent benefits package that included our very own employee resorts
R+L Carriers - Women in Trucking
Company Culture
R+L Carriers is actively seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated Director of National Accounts at our Houston, TX Service Center.
Requirements / Qualifications:
- Responsible and accountable for National Account activity in harmony with the corporate mission, goals and objectives
- A working knowledge of traffic, pricing and national accounts is required
- Oversee contracts coordination with assigned pricing analyst
- Coordination and follow up on bid proposals submitted for pricing request
- Listening skills, communications skills, team building and administrative skills are imperative
- Extensive travel is required on a recurring basis
Primary areas of responsibility include:
- Bill count & Revenue forecasting for assigned area of responsibility.
- Monitor bill count and revenue results daily.
- Requirements 3-5 Sales calls per day
- Measure results by pre-set goals for Bill count and Revenue.
- Communicate with all departments relative to National Accounts.
- Promote Market awareness and visibility by obtaining time in front of National Account customers - Traffic, Purchasing and IT departments.
- Handle Service Complaints and pricing issues from National Accounts, and decide if it should be forwarded to the Director for resolution.
- Coordinate assistance of Sales Executives for required information pertaining to National Accounts.
- Perform daily administrative requirements (Computer updates, expense report, emails etc.)
- Type correspondence as needed Itinerary to Admin each week by Wednesday
Benefits: R+L Carriers offers an excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching contributions, Paid Vacation & Holidays, and vacation lodging at our exclusive employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL, Big Bear Lake, CA, Pigeon Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC.
ABOUT US : R+L Carriers is a family owned, privately held transportation company founded in 1965. Our business caters to the transportation and distribution industry and is designed to provide customers with superior service through efficient administration and innovative thinking. The Company prides itself in treating our employees and customers with respect and honesty. We believe each employee contributes directly to the Company’s growth and success. There are many other transportation companies capable of picking up and delivering freight. However, we believed our customers select us because of the efforts of our employees.
R+L Carriers Shared Services, LLC (“R+L Carriers”) and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. R+L Carriers will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law. This application is considered current for ninety (90) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.
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Entry Level National Sales Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level national sales manager job?
Employers hiring at the entry level typically look for candidates who can show early sales results, even from internships, campus roles, or part-time work. A clear track of quota attainment, client outreach, or team leadership in any context gives you an edge. Tailoring your resume to highlight measurable outcomes, like deals closed or leads generated, positions you ahead of candidates who only list responsibilities.
Which companies hire entry level national sales managers?
Companies hiring entry level national sales managers right now include Bunzl, Land O'Lakes, and R+L Carriers, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from growth-stage companies and national organizations building out sales teams who prefer to develop talent from the ground up rather than require extensive prior management experience.
Are there remote entry level national sales manager jobs?
Yes, though most openings at this level skew on-site or hybrid. About 100% of entry level national sales manager openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, meaning fully remote roles exist but are less common than in other functions. Candidates open to on-site or hybrid arrangements will find significantly more options in the current market.
Are these new grad national sales manager jobs?
Yes, many of the listings here are new grad and junior roles that welcome recent graduates with little or no formal management experience. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it lists zero to two years of experience as acceptable, mentions internships or campus leadership as qualifying background, or describes mentorship and training as part of the role. These are real entry points, not placeholders for senior candidates.
Which industries hire the most entry level national sales managers?
Entry Level national sales manager roles concentrate in Trucking, Food & Beverage, and Hospitality & Tourism, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors tend to run large distributed sales teams with structured onboarding programs, making them more willing to hire and develop candidates who are early in their careers rather than requiring years of prior national-level management experience.