Sales Development Associate / Business Development Manager - Chico State Sales Competition (Oct 16th-17th, 2025) at The Pape' Group, Inc.

The Papé Group, Inc. 

SALES DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE / BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER: 

Do you love to compete? Are you driven to win? Do you like creating your own success and results? If you answered yes to these questions, we want to hear from you! Pape’, a premier equipment dealer in the West, is looking for a motivated Sales Development Associate / Business Development Manager to join our growing team.

At Pape’, we invest in your growth. From robust training programs to continuous support, we equip our team members with the tools to succeed. In return for your hard work, we offer competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, and a strong work-life balance—all designed to support you and your family.

Make a difference. Grow your career. Join the Pape’ Team!

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

As our Sales Development Associate/Business Development Manager, you will be equipped with the skills required for a lucrative sales career at Papé. Over a 6 to 12-month period, Papé will assign you to each of the following departments in a specific position for a designated timeframe: Parts, Service, Sales Administration, Rental and Business Development. This immerses you in the Papé business operations and provides you the in-depth knowledge to succeed in your sales career. You will also learn the Papé Sales Process, including product training, solutions sales training, application training, customer relationship training and business development training. The training uses a combination of instructor-led, job shadowing and on-the-job training.

From there you will work directly with our Sales team to increase target account penetration and grow our market share. It will be you that gives Papé the competitive edge based on the communication strategies and research you drive. Picture yourself researching and visiting businesses in the area, and creating a pipeline of candidates for the team, all while getting excellent compensation for the new business you create.

The specific work location will be determined during the interview process based on job availability and the candidates preference. Most often, this role will be based out of a branch in either California, Washington, or Oregon.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Prefer candidate with minimum 1 year previous sales experience and knowledge of equipment or recent college graduates.
• Financing, marketing, and sales background helpful.
• Self-motivation and drive.
• Excellent customer relation skills.
• Above average computer skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus. 

Why work for Pape’:

• Competitive pay based on your skills, training, and experience level.
• Outstanding benefits including – 401(k) & Roth 401(k) Retirement Plans with Company Match; Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts (Flex Plans); Life Insurance; Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Online and Instructor-Led Training; Tuition Reimbursement for Training Programs.
• Progressive Vacation Plans, Sick Leave & Paid Holidays – Members receive vacation (First year is prorated for new hires based on start date), Sick Leave, and 7 paid holidays each year. Papé vacation plans also have tiers based on your seniority, so as your seniority grows, your vacation time off does as well.
• Advancement – Pape’ is a dynamic, growth-oriented organization with a focus on promoting from within.  
• Stability and reputation — Pape’ is a family-owned, fourth-generation company with over 150 locations, over 4,300 members and 85 plus years of experience. Pape’ is known for their stability, honesty and integrity.
• Equipment – We have the largest equipment inventory in the West and an unparalleled parts inventory!
• Employee impact – Enjoy an open-door policy where your voice will be heard and your opinions will matter.
• Training – You will be provided with training and mentoring to prepare you for your role and continued learning to grow your skills.

The Pape’ Group maintains a drug-free workplace and as such, requires candidates to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.