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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Overview

Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is hiring a Sales Development Representative (SDR) based in Atlanta, GA. This is an early-career to mid-level, full-time sales role focused on lead generation, prospect qualification, and setting qualified meetings for the sales team. Compensation range: $40,000–$80,000 base annually plus performance incentives (location-dependent).

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What You’ll Do

• Identify and research prospective customers using online platforms, databases, and targeted industry research.
• Generate qualified leads via email outreach, cold calling, LinkedIn, and other channels.
• Contact prospects, qualify interest, and schedule discovery or demo meetings for account executives.
• Maintain accurate lead and prospect records in CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho, etc.).
• Qualify inbound and outbound leads against target criteria and route opportunities appropriately.
• Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline and meet monthly activity and outcome targets.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to refine messaging and improve conversion rates.
• Track outreach activity, follow-ups, and performance metrics to meet or exceed goals.

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Who We’re Looking For

• 6 months to 5 years of experience in sales development, lead generation, inside sales, or business development — exceptional recent graduates with strong communication skills may be considered.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience with cold calling, email outreach, and LinkedIn prospecting.
• Familiarity with CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho) and sales outreach tools.
• Comfortable working in a target-driven environment and able to manage time and priorities effectively.
• Basic understanding of B2B sales processes and sales pipelines.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

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Preferred Skills

• Experience with LinkedIn Sales Navigator and online research techniques.
• Prior success meeting activity-based KPIs (calls, emails, qualified meetings).
• Knowledge of lead-scoring and qualification frameworks (e.g., BANT, CHAMP).
• Strong follow-up discipline and customer relationship management.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $40,000–$80,000 per year (dependent on experience and Atlanta, GA location).
• Performance-based incentives and commission plans where applicable.
• Health insurance and other benefits subject to Confidential Client’s policies.
• Professional training, career growth, and advancement opportunities in sales and business development.

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Employment Details & Location

• Employment type: Full-Time
• Location: Atlanta, GA — role may be on-site, hybrid, or remote depending on Confidential Client’s requirements.
• Experience level: Entry-Level to Mid-Level
• Work authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

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Legal & Compliance Notes

Confidential Client (via Careertakes) adheres to applicable U.S. federal, state, and local hiring laws. This posting displays the disclosed base salary range ($40,000–$80,000) in compliance with pay-transparency practices where required. Final compensation will consider experience, skills, and location.

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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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