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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The Role

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Sales Athlete / Sales Development Associate to join a fast-growing sales team selling an AI-enabled physical security platform. This is a hands-on, full-time, on-site role in Scottsdale, AZ designed for ambitious early-career professionals who want rapid progression into a full-cycle Account Executive role (target promotion within ~6 months).

You will learn end-to-end B2B sales skills — prospecting, qualification, discovery, demo participation, and deal execution — while partnering closely with senior Account Executives on live deals.

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Responsibilities

• Build and qualify new pipeline through targeted outbound prospecting (email, phone, social).
• Partner with senior AEs on live deals from discovery through close.
• Participate in and help deliver product demos and solution discussions.
• Identify customer needs and business problems; translate them into value-driven opportunities.
• Master the platform and articulate ROI and differentiation clearly to prospects.
• Consistently meet or exceed activity and pipeline goals to earn rapid promotion.
• Adapt to complex customer environments and uncover process- or security-related opportunities.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• High drive, competitive mindset, and a strong work ethic.
• Coachable, curious, and resilient in fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and follow-through.
• Able to work on-site in Scottsdale, AZ five days per week.
• We welcome applicants from competitive backgrounds (college athletes, military, performing arts, debate, entrepreneurship, etc.), though this is not required.

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What You’ll Learn & Career Path

• Fast-tracked development across SDR/BDR and AE skillsets.
• Real-world experience running discovery calls, demos, and supporting deal close.
• Structured coaching and measurable promotion path to full-cycle Account Executive within ~6 months for top performers.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base pay plus variable compensation (commission/bonus).
• Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) with Traditional and Roth options.
• Early-stage equity opportunity.
• Flexible paid time off and 10 paid holidays.
• Daily team meals, regular team off-sites, and a modern tech stack (latest Apple devices and productivity tools).
• Referral bonuses.

(Note: the original posting included an estimated annual compensation of $140,187 — consult the employer or Careertakes for current, role-specific ranges.)

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Location & Start Date

• This is an on-site position in Scottsdale, AZ (5 days/week).
• Sales Development Associate cohort starts January 4, 2027.

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Why Work Here (Quick Pitch)

Join a fast-moving sales organization at the intersection of AI, computer vision, and physical security. If you’re competitive, coachable, and want a steep learning curve that leads to quota-bearing AE work quickly, this role is built to accelerate your sales career.

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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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