Sales Development Representative
The Sales Development Representative at Confidential Client is an entry-level role focused on training and developing future business development professionals within the life sciences sector. The position involves learning the company's platforms, supporting sales prospecting and lead generation, and progressively building sales skills through structured training and mentorship. This role offers a clear career path toward becoming a Business Development Manager, contributing directly to advancing medical innovation through strategic client engagement.
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, Life Sciences (B2B platforms & media).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Role Overview
Confidential Client is hiring a Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join a mission-driven team focused on connecting life-sciences organizations through B2B platforms and data-driven outreach. This is an early-career, structured development role designed to train high-potential candidates in prospecting, outreach, and account engagement with a clear promotion path into commercial business development.
What You’ll Do
- Develop a working knowledge of the Confidential Client’s platforms, products, and buyer ecosystem in the life sciences.
- Support the sales team with prospecting, lead generation, and appointment-setting.
- Execute targeted outreach campaigns (email, phone, social) following playbooks and guidance from senior sales leaders.
- Participate in regular training, coaching, and feedback to rapidly grow selling skills.
- Sit in on client-facing conversations and support strategic account planning.
- Track performance against program milestones and demonstrate measurable growth in sales proficiency.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Curiosity and a growth mindset — eagerness to learn industry dynamics and client needs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Analytical thinking — ability to interpret data and convert insights into outreach and follow-up actions.
- Team collaboration — work effectively with sales, marketing, product, and analytics partners.
- Drive and accountability — goal-oriented, receptive to coaching, and able to execute in a fast-paced environment.
- AI fluency — practical experience using AI tools to assist research and outreach while validating outputs for accuracy.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (preferred majors: Life Sciences or Business/Marketing/Communications).
- Demonstrated commitment to a career in sales or business development.
- Prior internships or experience in sales, marketing, or life sciences preferred.
- Coursework or experience with data analytics and presenting insights.
- Strong organizational skills and comfort in a learning-oriented environment.
- Note: Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated salary: $72,740 per year (estimated).
- Competitive base pay plus performance-based bonus.
- Medical, vision, prescription, and dental coverage.
- 100% company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
- 100% company-paid life insurance.
- 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
- Generous time-off: 15 vacation days + 6 personal days from day one, plus 13 company-paid holidays.
Program Structure & Career Growth
- Structured SDR training program with mentorship, hands-on experience, and measurable checkpoints.
- Clear progression path into Business Development Manager (Commercial Accounts) for successful program graduates.
- Cross-functional exposure with marketing, client success, product, and analytics.
- Opportunities to present to senior leadership and impact product-market strategies.
Location & Employment Type
- Job location: Erie, PA (on-site / local).
- Employment Type: Full-time and/or Contractor opportunities (as listed).
Why Join
- Join a growing, mission-driven team at the intersection of life sciences and B2B engagement.
- Receive structured training and a clear career trajectory in sales.
- Contribute directly to solutions that accelerate medical innovation.
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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