Sales Development Representative 2 - Austin
The Sales Development Representative 2 at Confidential Client is responsible for initiating the sales process through targeted customer research, lead generation, and outreach, following a comprehensive 10-week training program. This role focuses on building customer profiles, documenting sales activities, and collaborating with business operations to generate new meetings, with a clear career path leading to an Account Manager position involving deeper client relationship management and sales growth responsibilities.
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 (IT Talent Solutions & Services).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This is an entry-to-mid level Sales Development Representative (SDR-2) role focused on early-stage B2B sales activity within IT talent solutions and services. Working as an SDR-2, you will execute the initial steps of the sales process, build pipeline, and create opportunities for Account Managers.
- Research and build targeted call sheets using LinkedIn and internal resources (candidates, consultants).
- Document, track and research inbound leads from the Recruiter Lead Program.
- Build customer profiles and tailored talk tracks using tools such as Seismic and Gong.
- Conduct outreach to assigned prospect lists and log weekly activity and outcomes.
- Use tools (e.g., Inward Lens) with business operations to identify lost or dormant customers and generate meeting opportunities.
- Collaborate with internal delivery and account teams to ensure quality handoffs.
- Successful performance in this role prepares you for promotion to Account Manager with broader account responsibilities.
If Promoted — Account Manager (Career Path)
On promotion to Account Manager you will take on responsibilities such as:
- Developing and managing new and existing customer relationships (Salesforce, Hoovers).
- Growing sales and market share within assigned accounts.
- Meeting with prospects to assess needs, hiring cycles and to build customer intimacy.
- Preparing and presenting proposals and sales deliverables.
- Partnering with delivery teams to identify top IT talent for client needs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree OR military experience OR Associate’s + 3 years’ professional experience OR 4 years’ professional experience.
- Minimum 1 year of sales experience OR a degree in sales OR sales internship experience OR active collegiate sales club membership.
- Strong desire to build a career in B2B sales within IT staffing/talent solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Sense of urgency, professionalism, resilience and ability to collaborate across teams.
- Demonstrated coachability and strong propensity to learn.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $60,000 per year + weekly commission and performance-based bonuses (quarterly and annually).
- 10-week training compensation: $21.00 per hour (eligible for overtime during training).
- Employees are offered benefits including 401(k) with match, paid time off, and holiday pay.
- On promotion to Account Manager: eligibility for monthly car and cell phone allowance.
- Note: market estimated annual pay shown on aggregated sites is informational and varies by performance and commission.
Why Join the Confidential Client
- Structured 10-week sales training with hands-on role plays and real sales scenarios.
- Clear career path from SDR → Account Manager with measurable promotion opportunities.
- Collaborative, diverse team culture focused on professional growth.
- Exposure to enterprise accounts and IT talent solutions across multiple industries.
Location & Employment Type
- Job location: Tarrytown, TX (on-site / local)
- Employment Type: FULL_TIME
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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