Careers At The Standard Marketing
Join Our Team and Build a Career You Can Be Proud Of
Be Part of a Team Committed to Your Growth
At The Standard Marketing, we believe great careers are built through real experience, strong mentorship, and clear advancement. Our team environment is structured, supportive, and designed for individuals who want to grow fast, take ownership, and build meaningful skills in communication, leadership, and business development.
Whether you’re exploring your first sales role or looking for a long-term path toward leadership, we provide the hands-on training and transparent expectations you need to succeed.
Why Work At The Standard Marketing
We offer a people-first environment built on support, mentorship, and real-world learning. Every person on our team receives the guidance, structure, and resources they need to grow at their own pace.
What You Can Expect:
- One-on-one mentorship
- Personalized coaching and practical feedback
- A supportive, team-oriented environment
- Clear advancement criteria based on performance—not tenure
- Opportunities to develop communication, leadership, and management skills
We invest in your success from day one because we believe your growth strengthens our entire organization.
Career Paths
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Entry-Level Sales Associate
We’re looking for individuals who want hands-on experience in customer engagement, communication, and brand representation. In this role, you’ll focus on helping customers understand products, answering questions, and supporting the day-to-day operations of our retail marketing campaigns. You’ll work closely with an experienced trainer who provides daily guidance, clear feedback, and ongoing opportunities to build your skills. As you grow, you’ll have the chance to take on additional responsibilities based on your interests—whether that means learning leadership skills, supporting new team members, or contributing to campaign strategy. No experience is required; we provide full training and consistent mentorship to help you succeed.
Key responsibilities include:
- Engage with customers through in-person conversations within assigned territories
- Communicate service information clearly and accurately
- Support outreach efforts to build interest and answer initial questions
- Track daily interactions and report outcomes
- Work with the team to meet goals and improve communication skills
- Leadership Progression
- Owner-Operator Track
- Sales Representative
What A Standard Day Looks Like
Our Training Program
A Structured, Merit-Based Program Built for Real-World Success
Our training program was built to give every new team member the tools they need to succeed—even if they’ve never worked in marketing or sales before. From the moment someone joins our office, they’re paired with an experienced leader who guides them through each stage of the learning process. Training is hands-on, structured, and supportive, allowing individuals to grow at a pace that feels both achievable and rewarding.
During the early stages, new representatives focus on developing foundational skills such as communication, product knowledge, and customer engagement. As confidence and experience grow, we introduce advanced training sessions centered on leadership, team development, and core business fundamentals. These sessions are led by senior leaders—including CEO and National Director Kinsey Guenther, who remains actively involved in coaching and developing the next generation of leaders within our organization.
What makes our program unique is the one-on-one guidance available every day. We encourage questions, support challenges, and prioritize continuous improvement. Whether someone chooses to stay in an entry-level role or pursue leadership opportunities, our training program equips them with practical skills that extend far beyond their time with us.
What the Program Includes:
- Hands-on training in real-world field environments
- Ownership of a local sales territory within the service region
- Mentorship, daily coaching, and transparent performance feedback
- Commission-driven compensation tied to clear milestones and leadership progression
- Direct access to customers, leaders, and on-the-job learning opportunities
Skills and Disciplines You Will Develop:
- Marketing strategy and brand development
- Digital campaigns and lead generation
- Market analytics and audience targeting
- Media buying, pay-per-click, and ad placement
- Campaign optimization and social media messaging
- Video production and content communication
- Leadership coaching, strategic planning, and process improvement
- Communication, decision-making, and customer engagement skills
Who Thrives Here
People who succeed at The Standard Marketing typically:
- Enjoy learning new skills
- Communicate well with others
- Take initiative and seek improvement
- Want clear expectations and structure
- Are motivated by performance-based growth
- Thrive in energetic, team-oriented environments
- Want a career, not just a job
If you’re ambitious, competitive, and excited to grow quickly, you’ll excel here.
Our company is growing, and we’re searching for driven professionals who are ready to accelerate their careers in client relations and sales. Our Client Relations Associate team represents the backbone of our expansion, ensuring our clients receive unmatched value, personalized solutions, and a partner dedicated to fueling long-term growth. If you’re excited about breaking into a high-impact role where your sales skills directly influence business outcomes, this is your chance.
As a Client Relations Associate, you’ll engage with businesses of all sizes, introduce them to tailored service offerings, and guide them through a consultative sales process built on trust, strategy, and measurable results. Our Client Relations Associate structure is designed to support individuals who want to master the art of B2B communication, refine their sales techniques, and build a rewarding career with unlimited potential.
What a Client Relations Associate Does
- Identify and cultivate business relationships by positioning our services as essential components of a client’s operational success.
- Drive sales growth by presenting clear, data-backed solutions that align with each client’s goals.
- Support clients through a structured, professional sales cycle, from initial outreach to onboarding and account support.
- Manage multiple business accounts, ensuring each partnership thrives and consistently exceeds expectations.
- Track and measure sales performance, using analytics-driven insights to strengthen future outreach strategies.
- Collaborate with leadership and peers to elevate the overall B2B Account Associate team’s performance and innovation.
A successful Client Relations Associate isn’t afraid of taking initiative or owning their results. You’ll thrive here if:
- You’re motivated by competition, closing deals, and developing long-term business partnerships.
- You enjoy building rapport with decision-makers and take pride in representing solutions that genuinely improve business operations.
- You’re eager to learn and refine a consultative sales approach; one that goes beyond transactions and turns conversations into opportunities.
- You’re adaptable, coachable, and ready to turn feedback into stronger sales outcomes.
Why Join Our Client Relations Associate Team
Becoming a Client Relations Associate with us means stepping into a role where professional development meets real-world achievement. We offer hands-on training, ongoing mentorship, and a team environment that values your ideas as much as your results. Your efforts are noticed here – and rewarded.
Our Client Relations Associate team benefits from:
- A clear path for growth into leadership or advanced business development roles
- Performance-based compensation tied directly to sales results
- A collaborative environment built on transparency, accountability, and high standards
- Cutting-edge tools and resources that maximize efficiency and sales productivity
Ready to Build a Career in B2B Client Relations & Sales?
If you’re looking for a position that merges professional credibility, strategic thinking, and measurable impact, then the Client Relations Associate role is exactly where you belong. Bring your ambition, bring your personality, and bring your hunger for sales; we’ll provide the platform to take you further than you imagined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this a door-to-door position?
No. Our team works business-to-business (B2B). Conversations are warm, guided, and structured through established partnerships.
- What does an entry-level role actually involve?
- How does pay work?
- What does the training look like?
- Is advancement required?
- How long does it take to advance?
- What type of candidate succeeds here?
The Standard Marketing is a marketing agency offering a clear, merit-based career pathway for young, ambitious individuals. We provide structured training, hands-on mentorship, and real ownership of a local sales territory within our service region. Our commission-driven model ties earnings to performance, creating an accelerated route to leadership with tangible goals and outcomes. Serving Kansas City, Shawnee, Merriam, and Overland Park.