Sales and Business Development Representative
The Sales and Business Development Representative at Confidential Client engages in consultative, face-to-face interactions with business and medical customers to present solutions and support client campaigns. This role involves lead generation, managing a sales pipeline, conducting presentations, and collaborating with management for continuous learning and achievement of sales goals in a hybrid work environment.
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, a firm in business development, consultative sales, and management development.
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 Sales and Business Development Representative to engage prospective and existing business and medical customers through consultative, face-to-face interactions. This is a client-facing, full-time role based in Lansing, IL, with hybrid work and travel across the Metro Detroit area for in-person meetings.
Day-to-day responsibilities:
- Generate and qualify leads through outreach and in-person engagement
- Manage and maintain an active sales pipeline using CRM best practices
- Deliver clear, professional service presentations and product demonstrations
- Follow up with prospects and clients to ensure satisfaction and retention
- Collaborate with managers and mentors to refine sales techniques and meet targets
- Track activity, update records, and report progress toward individual and team goals
You will join a structured training and mentorship program focused on consultative selling, relationship-building, and professional development.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated customer-facing experience and an interest in consultative selling
- Strong verbal communication and active listening skills; professional presentation ability
- Motivated to learn in an entry-level sales environment and able to apply coaching and feedback
- Comfortable working in a hybrid model based in Lansing, IL / Metro Detroit, with reliable transportation for in-person client visits
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with consistent follow-through
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business, communications, or related field is a plus
Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
What We Offer
- Structured onboarding, ongoing training, and mentorship from experienced managers
- Clear growth paths for advancement into senior sales or management roles
- A team-oriented, energetic culture that emphasizes learning and retention
- Estimated compensation: $56,156 per year (estimated)
- Full-time employment with opportunities for bonus/commission based on performance (details provided by Confidential Client during interview)
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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