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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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring a Sales Development Apprentice in Houston, TX. This entry-level role offers hands-on training in sales outreach, lead qualification, and CRM management within the telecommunications / fiber-optic space. You will support the sales team by engaging prospects, documenting interactions, and helping prepare materials that move leads through the funnel.

• Conduct outreach to potential clients through email, phone calls, and social media.
• Qualify inbound and outbound leads and schedule appointments for the sales team.
• Learn and clearly communicate product and service value propositions.
• Document interactions and maintain accurate records in the CRM system.
• Help prepare sales presentations, proposals, and follow-up materials.
• Participate in training sessions and shadow senior sales representatives.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams on targeted outreach campaigns.

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Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in business or related field is a plus.
• Highly motivated, coachable, and eager to build a career in sales.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with CRM tools (preferred but not required).
• Basic interest or familiarity with telecommunications or fiber-optic services is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work legally in the United States.

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What We Offer / Benefits

• Health care plan (medical, dental & vision)
• Retirement plan (401k, IRA)
• Life insurance (basic and voluntary)
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, public holidays)
• Short-term & long-term disability coverage
• Training & professional development programs
• Free food & snacks

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Employment Type & Location

• Employment type: Full-time (internship opportunities may be available).
• Location: Houston, TX — on-site role (per the authoritative job location).
• This posting follows applicable U.S. hiring laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

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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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