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Business Development Representative

Cintas cintas.com Open · verified Sep 25, 2026
Knoxville Junior Sales Development

At a glance

Entry-level Sales Development role at Cintas. Knoxville.

Pay not stated

RoleSales Development
SeniorityJunior
LocationKnoxville
Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Grow product sales inside existing customer accounts through prospecting, cold calls, appointments, and program presentations
  • Reach revenue and sales-activity targets while coordinating with Cintas Service Representatives on account relationships
  • Sell products and services to major customers under Sales Manager direction, using samples and sales materials
  • Build a yearly sales and marketing plan aligned with fiscal goals and budget
  • Gather and assess customer information independently through established tools, methods, and formats

What you bring

  • A high school diploma or GED is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred
  • A current driver’s license is required for transporting product samples
  • Working ability with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, intranet, and internet
  • At least one year in sales, or experience in a comparable sales or customer service position
  • Availability to begin within two weeks after accepting an offer

Who this fits

This role suits an early-career seller who is comfortable with prospecting, cold outreach, customer presentations, quotas, and independent account work. You will work full time on the first shift in Knoxville and need to transport samples for presentations.

From the employer

Requisition Number: 229408

Job Description

Cintas is seeking a Business Development Representative to focus on product line growth within existing customer accounts. Responsibilities include prospecting, cold calling, setting appointments with customers, presenting programs, and meeting a sales quota. Business Development Representatives will also transport samples of products for presentations.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceeds revenue goals consistently. Meets or exceeds sales activity requirements. Works closely with Cintas Service Representative to leverage their relationship to increase sales & profits.

• Works under the guidance of Sales Manager to sell a range of products and services to significant customers to achieve sales targets.

• Makes effective use of sales tools, collateral material, and product samples. Develops an annual sales & marketing strategy to accomplish sales goals and budget for fiscal year.

• Works independently to collect and analyze data from customers using pre-determined tools, methods, and formats.

Skills/Qualifications

Required

  • High school diploma/GED; Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • Valid driver's license
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and intranet/internet

Preferred

  • 1+ years of sales experience
  • Experience in a similar sales or customer service role
  • Availability to start within two weeks after offer made/accepted

Benefits
Cintas offers comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision benefits, with premiums below the national average. We offer flexibility with four different medical plan options; one plan is offered at zero cost.


Additionally, our employee-partners enjoy:


• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match/Profit Sharing/Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, 100% Company Paid
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Skills Development, Training and Career Advancement Opportunities

Company Information
Cintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get Ready™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers’ facilities and employees clean, safe, and looking their best. With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, workplace water services, first aid and safety products, eye-wash stations, safety training, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and alarm service, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®. Headquartered in the U.S., Cincinnati, OH, Cintas is a publicly held Fortune 500 company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index.

Cintas Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or category protected by local, state, or federal law.

This job posting will remain open for at least five (5) days.

Job Category: Sales
Organization: First Aid and Safety
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: 1st Shift

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