Business Development Representative (On-site)
The Business Development Representative at Confidential Client is a full-cycle sales role focused on developing new business, managing customer accounts, and building strong client relationships. This on-site position requires proactive outreach, strategic market expansion, and collaboration with internal teams to drive company growth and customer satisfaction. The role offers career growth opportunities within a dynamic sales organization and involves participation in trade shows and industry events.
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.
What You’ll Do
This on-site Business Development Representative (BDR) role is a full-cycle sales position focused on new business development, account growth, and customer relationship management. You will work from the Charlotte, NC office to source, qualify, and close opportunities while supporting account management activities.
- Develop new business through cold calling, prospecting, networking, and territory development
- Qualify leads and manage sales opportunities through the CRM
- Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers
- Conduct product presentations and sales meetings with decision makers
- Identify upsell and account-growth opportunities and execute follow-up plans
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely execution of customer orders and projects
- Track pipeline, customer interactions, and sales activity in CRM systems
- Represent the Confidential Client at trade shows, customer visits, and industry events
- Support marketing initiatives and promotional campaigns when needed
- Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and responsiveness
Top Skills & Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required; BS with sales internship experience will be considered
- Sales, business development, customer service, or account management experience
- Comfortable making outbound calls and initiating customer conversations (hunter mentality)
- Experience using CRM systems and strong Microsoft Office skills
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building abilities
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Preferred
- Marketing or digital marketing experience
- Technical, industrial, manufacturing, packaging, or product-based sales exposure
- Familiarity with SAP, Smartsheet, Shopify, or similar platforms
Compensation & Benefits
- Starting pay: $28.00 per hour (6-month contract-to-hire)
- Conversion salary after 6 months: approximately $60,000 annually, plus bonus potential
- Annual bonus program based on company performance
- Comprehensive benefits upon conversion, which may include:
- Medical, dental & vision
- 401(k) plan (pre-tax and Roth options)
- Voluntary life & AD&D coverage and short/long-term disability
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits and Employee Assistance Program
- PTO, vacation, and leave options
Pay offered within the listed range will depend on qualifications, experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
Travel & Workplace
- Workplace type: Fully on-site in Charlotte, NC (South End)
- Travel: Approximately 6–8 times per year for trade shows and customer meetings across North America
Why Join
- Learn full-cycle sales from experienced leaders in a small, collaborative sales team (~15 sales professionals)
- Clear growth path with visible impact on business outcomes
- Hands-on exposure to both new business development and account management
- Opportunity to work directly with leadership and build a long-term career in sales
Ideal Candidate
You are someone who:
- Has grit, drive, and a strong work ethic
- Is comfortable making cold calls and building relationships quickly
- Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Is coachable, goal-oriented, and motivated by results
- Wants to grow their career in sales and contribute to team success
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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