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 is seeking a motivated Sales Development Representative (Entry-Level) based in Franklin, TN. This is a full-time, B2B sales role focused on building relationships with engineering and sciences customers, generating new business opportunities, and supporting the delivery of top talent to clients. The position includes a structured training program, strong commission upside, and an initial base salary after training.

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You Will

• Serve as the talent solutions and services subject-matter expert for your assigned territory.
• Build and maintain a targeted list of accounts and prospects using internal systems and external resources.
• Use CRM and networking tools to identify, develop, and manage new and existing customer relationships.
• Conduct prepared face-to-face meetings with decision makers; ask qualifying questions and create value-based solutions.
• Grow sales and market share through assigned and newly generated accounts.
• Negotiate bill rates and terms to maximize profitability and ensure market-aligned direct labor rates.
• Market qualified candidate resumes and partner with recruiting teams to identify Sciences and Engineering talent.
• Lead client meetings, on-site visits, and relationship-building activities (e.g., client lunches).

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Training & Career Growth (We Will)

• Provide a comprehensive, structured training program (role plays, job shadows, teach-backs) to prepare you for success.
• Offer formal and informal mentorship throughout your career to support progression and development.
• Maintain a positive, supportive culture that encourages development and collaboration.
• Promote from within — opportunities to move into leadership, management, or other business areas.

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Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in customer service, leadership, and/or sales (including relevant majors, clubs, or internships).
• Strong interest in a career in B2B / relationship-based sales.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Sense of urgency, strong presentation skills, and professional character.
• Fast learner with high motivation to grow in a sales career.

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Compensation & Benefits

Compensation and benefits details provided by the source posting:

• Paid 24-week training period to start.
• Initial base salary of $60,000 per year after hourly paid training period.
• Unlimited commission potential; performance-based incentives and bonuses.
• Monthly car allowance ($425/month) and monthly cell allowance ($100/month) after training.
• Top performers historically earn substantially more through commission and incentives.
• Benefits: healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, 20 days PTO (accrued), wellness programs, and company-sponsored incentives.

(Individual offer will depend on qualifications, experience, location, and other job-related factors.)

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Our Culture

Confidential Client is committed to an inclusive workplace where employees can bring their authentic selves. The organization supports community engagement and philanthropic programs and encourages employees to develop professionally and personally.

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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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