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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Role Overview

Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is hiring an entry-level Sales Development Representative (SDR) for a high-activity, outbound-focused tech sales training program based in Hawthorn Woods, IL. This role is designed for candidates who want to break into SaaS / tech sales through an intensive, hands-on training program that transitions into a full-time SDR role after an initial 4–6 month training period.

• Location: Hawthorn Woods, IL (on-site)
• Employment type: Full-time
• Program → permanent placement expected for successful candidates

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What You’ll Do

This is a quota-driven, outbound prospecting position with heavy phone and outreach volume designed to build pipeline and sales skills.

• Conduct high-volume outbound prospecting (target ~115 calls per day)
• Generate and qualify new leads and build pipeline for partner companies
• Execute outreach across phone, email, and social channels
• Learn and apply sales methodology and product knowledge through hands-on coaching
• Collaborate with management and partner-company stakeholders to refine messaging
• Track activity and outcomes in the CRM and follow established processes to move opportunities forward

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Why This Role

• Intensive, hands-on sales training covering product, methodology, and business insight
• Fast career path into SDR and other tech sales positions across the region
• High placement rate for program graduates with strong local tech-hiring network
• Real-world selling experience across early-stage startups to large tech companies

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Qualifications

We welcome motivated candidates from diverse backgrounds. Key qualifications include:

• A proven track record of high achievement (work, academics, or military)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented with a high sense of urgency
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, results-driven, team-oriented environment
• Willingness to learn quickly and accept coaching
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
• Military experience appreciated

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Compensation & Benefits

• On-Target Earnings (OTE): $42,000 / year (approx.) — $30,000 base + uncapped commission
• Base salary + uncapped commission plan
• PTO & paid holidays
• Health benefits + RelyMD
• Office perks (coffee, snacks, games, dogs, team events)
• Structured training and ongoing career coaching

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Location & Schedule

• On-site in Hawthorn Woods, IL. This is an in-person, full-time role.
• The training program lasts approximately 4–6 months before transition to a permanent SDR placement.

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What We Value

Confidential Client looks for candidates who are coachable, persistent, ethical, and excited about building a career in tech sales. The ideal candidate is creative, communicative, competitive, and committed to continuous improvement.

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Legal & Compliance

This posting follows U.S. hiring laws. Confidential Client (via Careertakes) will consider qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics and will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process.

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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.