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Business Development Representative - College Recruitment

Confidential Client•Financial Services
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$55,252
Boca Raton, Florida
15 Hours Ago

The Business Development Representative (BDR) at Confidential Client is an entry-level sales role focused on generating new customer leads through outbound calls and booking product demonstrations. The position involves extensive training and collaboration with sales teams to develop sales skills and industry knowledge, with a clear career path toward account management and field sales roles. The BDR manages sales activities using Salesforce, qualifies leads, and supports smooth handoffs to Account Executives to drive customer acquisition and revenue growth.

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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.


Role Overview

The Business Development Representative (BDR) is an entry-level sales role focused on generating new customers and qualifying opportunities for the sales team. This position receives structured onboarding and ongoing training covering product, process, industry regulations, and sales techniques. You will collaborate closely with Account Executives, Account Managers, and Sales Leadership.

Location: Boca Raton, FL — on-site.


What You’ll Do

  • Conduct approximately 60 outbound sales calls per day (mix of leads, inbound applicants, and follow-ups).
  • Drive interest and book product demos for qualified prospects.
  • Log and manage all sales activity and follow-ups in Salesforce.
  • Build working knowledge of the product (TLOxp) and how to position it to different verticals.
  • Support targeted sales campaigns in partnership with Sales Managers.
  • Execute clean handoffs of qualified opportunities to Account Executives to ensure a strong customer onboarding experience.
  • Reconnect with uncontacted or minimally contacted leads and handle inbound qualification calls.
  • Disqualify leads that do not meet client requirements.
  • Use a consultative sales approach to identify prospect needs and position solutions.
  • Develop foundational knowledge of relevant regulations through internal training (e.g., Fair Credit Reporting Act, Driver’s Privacy Protection Act, Gramm–Leach–Bliley Act).

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.
  • 0–2 years of inside-sales experience or relevant internship experience.
  • Demonstrated aptitude for sales or marketing techniques and ability to cultivate customer relationships.
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with consultative selling and lead generation.
  • Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM systems.
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office suite and web-based sales tools.
  • Strong communication, persistence, and organizational skills.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Pay range: $14.90 - $23.08 per hour (eligible for base pay plus commission).
  • Commission targets typically range from approximately 20%–50% of base pay (may vary by role).
  • Benefits highlights (where eligible): day-one medical/dental/vision options, 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, parental leave, wellness programs, and employee assistance resources.
  • Exact compensation is based on experience, skills, location, and other factors.

Location & Work Authorization

This role is based in Boca Raton, FL. Confidential Client does not currently sponsor new employment-based immigration visas for this position; applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without company sponsorship now or in the future.


How We Work

Confidential Client values collaboration, continuous learning, and ethical conduct. Expect hands-on training, role-playing, and regular coaching from sales leadership. This role is a strong stepping-stone to Account Manager, Account Executive, or field sales positions for high performers.


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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