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 (Sales) is hiring a Business Development Representative based in Lakewood, NJ. This early-career sales role focuses on generating new business, building relationships with prospects, and supporting the sales cycle for IT services and technology solutions. This is a full-time, exempt position with a competitive base plus commission potential.

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Key Responsibilities

• Prospect and generate new business opportunities through cold outreach, networking, referrals, and industry events.
• Research potential customers, follow up consistently, and maintain a healthy sales pipeline.
• Build relationships with prospects and help advance opportunities through the sales process.
• Participate in discovery meetings and presentations alongside experienced team members.
• Follow up on proposals, assist with sales documentation, and help negotiate/close new business.
• Participate in client meetings to understand customer needs and partner with technical teams to craft solutions.
• Serve as a consistent point of contact for prospects and maintain timely communication.
• Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities and help grow accounts over time.
• Continuously learn about IT services, solutions, and market trends to better support prospects.

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What We’re Looking For

• Entry-level and early-career candidates encouraged to apply; previous sales or customer-facing experience is a plus.
• Competitive, persistent, and self-motivated — comfortable with proactive outreach and a hunter mindset.
• Genuine interest in technology and willingness to learn IT services (technical expertise not required).
• Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable using CRM systems and Microsoft Office to track activity and progress.
• High school diploma required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to customer sites as needed.
• Coachable, organized, resilient, and able to work independently while collaborating with teammates.

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Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Supportive, family-oriented company culture.
• Competitive health benefits package.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Generous vacation and sick time policies.
• Paid holidays.
• Opportunity to grow with a fast-paced, expanding organization.

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Compensation & Schedule

• Compensation: Competitive base salary plus commission (final pay dependent on experience and performance).
• Schedule: Full-time, exempt. The role requires flexibility to meet client needs; employees are expected to manage time and may frequently work more than 40 hours per week.

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Hiring Process

• AI resume review
• One-way video interview
• Remote 1:1 interview with the hiring manager
• In-person or remote second-round interview with multiple team members
• Reference check
• Offer

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Confidential Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.