About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Sales.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring a Business Development Representative (BDR) based in Atlanta, GA. This is an entry-level, full-time field sales role focused on generating leads, qualifying opportunities, and supporting Account Managers across the sales cycle. The position includes hands-on training in inside sales, outside sales (ride-alongs), operations shadowing, and product line familiarization.

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What You’ll Do

• Source new sales opportunities via inbound lead follow-up, outbound cold calling, email and social outreach
• Build and maintain a prospects database for an assigned territory
• Route qualified leads to Account Managers for further development and closure
• Assist Account Managers with information gathering and quoting when needed
• Conduct regular follow-up calls to existing accounts and help maintain relationships
• Participate in sales calls and site visits with Account Managers to learn the quoting and closing process
• Present updates to regional teams and participate in team alignment meetings
• Continuously update product and industry knowledge to better serve customers
• Perform other duties as assigned to support sales and operations

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Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience
• Inside sales experience preferred
• Strong phone presence with the ability to make dozens of calls per day
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong listening, presentation, and time-management skills
• Results-oriented, competitive, and collaborative mindset
• Demonstrated resilience and ability to handle rejection
• Interest in building a career in sales with growth potential

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Skills & Tools

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience with a CRM preferred
• Comfortable with both inside and outside sales activities
• Lead generation, territory sales, and customer-service orientation
• Familiarity (or willingness to learn) material handling products and technologies is a plus

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Physical & Work Environment

This is a field role: most work takes place at customer and job sites rather than a single office. You should be based within driving distance of Atlanta, GA, and expect day trips to customer sites with most nights at home.

Physical demands may include standing, walking, reaching, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds. Depending on site location, you may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather, and varying noise levels. Reasonable accommodations will be provided where appropriate.

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Compensation & Career Growth

• Estimated pay: $54,487 per year (estimated)
• Confidential Client provides hands-on training, mentorship, and opportunities for advancement within a large material-handling sales network.
• This role is positioned for career development into Account Management and outside sales roles.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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