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

The Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Business Development Representative (also may be posted as Sales Development Representative). This is a full-time, in-office role based in Washington, DC. The role focuses on outbound prospecting, lead qualification, and booking meetings for Partner Development Executives (PDEs) to advance new business opportunities.

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Primary Responsibilities

• Schedule sales meetings for Partner Development Executives and work toward weekly, monthly, and quarterly targets
• Use Salesforce and external research (social media, news, predictive tools) to identify and prioritize qualified prospects
• Conduct outreach via cold calls, email, and social media to engage executives and decision-makers
• Create and execute targeted outreach plans to support new business acquisition
• Follow up promptly on inbound leads and update prospect records in Salesforce
• Participate in regular training and coaching to improve demand-generation skills
• Attend team and territory strategy sessions and learn product and research content
• Complete product-specific tasks as needed (proposals, RFPs, booking contracts)

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Goal-oriented with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Must have at least three of the following:
  • Sales or fundraising experience
  • Customer service experience
  • Experience working in a team environment
  • Experience in an office setting
  • Leadership experience

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Ideal Qualifications

• Demonstrated history of meeting or exceeding quantitative goals
• Comfortable communicating and persuading by phone and email with executives
• Poise, maturity, and resilience when interacting with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM systems
• Commitment to continuous learning and contributing to an inclusive, mission-driven culture

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary (starting): $50,000 per year
• Target total earnings (base + variable at or above target): $60,000–$63,000 per year
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 20+ days PTO, paid parental leave, 401(k) with company match, wellness programs, fertility and adoption assistance, life and disability insurance, and more. Benefits begin on day one.

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Additional Information

• This position is based in Washington, DC and is not eligible for visa sponsorship; candidates must have U.S. work authorization that does not require employment-based sponsorship now or in the future.
• The Confidential Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes hiring decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

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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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