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Business Development Representative

Confidential Client•Manufacturing & Industrial
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$56,510
Braselton, Georgia
A Day Ago

The Business Development Representative at Confidential Client is responsible for generating new sales leads and supporting Account Managers in developing and maintaining customer accounts within the material handling industry. This role involves hands-on training in sales techniques, product knowledge, and customer engagement, requiring strong communication skills, resilience, and a customer-first attitude. The position is field-based, emphasizing teamwork, strategic business development, and career growth opportunities within a family-owned company.

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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, Material Handling & Supply Chain Solutions.

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


What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring a Business Development Representative (BDR) to generate sales opportunities, build prospect pipelines, and support Account Managers across a regional territory. This is a field-focused, full-time role based within driving distance of customer and job sites; expect day trips with most nights at home.

  • Source new sales opportunities via inbound lead follow-up, outbound cold calling, email and social outreach
  • Maintain and expand a database of prospects for your assigned territory
  • Qualify leads and route opportunities to Account Managers for development and closure
  • Support Account Managers with information gathering, quoting, and joint sales calls/visits
  • Understand customer needs and match them to product and service solutions
  • Present updates and alignment to regional teams
  • Continuously learn product lines, technical aspects, and company processes through hands-on training (inside sales, outside sales ride-alongs, operations shadowing)
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To succeed in this role you should demonstrate the following:

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Inside sales experience preferred; B2B or territory sales background a plus
  • Strong phone presence and ability to make high-volume outbound calls
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong listening, presentation and problem-solving skills
  • Results-oriented with a competitive, resilient mindset
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
  • Team-oriented with a willingness to support cross-functional colleagues
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); CRM experience preferred
  • Desire to grow a sales career — this role is treated as an entry-level path with progression opportunities

Compensation & Location

  • Estimated pay: $56,511 per year (estimated)
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Work location: Field role based within driving distance of Braselton, GA — day trips to job sites, most nights at home
  • No supervisory responsibilities for this position

Skills, Tools & Physical Requirements

  • Core skills: lead generation, inside sales, outside sales support, territory sales, B2B relationship-building
  • Technologies: Microsoft Office, CRM platforms; familiarity with material handling systems and related equipment is helpful
  • Physical demands: ability to stand, walk, lift up to 25 lbs, and visit client job sites; may occasionally encounter outdoor conditions, noise, or mechanical equipment

Why Join

  • Structured, hands-on training across inside sales, outside sales, operations, and product lines
  • Competitive pay and opportunities for advancement within a large material handling network
  • Supportive culture focused on development and career growth

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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