Sales Development Representative
The Sales Development Representative (SDR) at Confidential Client is responsible for generating new business opportunities by prospecting and qualifying leads within the healthcare, pathology, laboratory, and life sciences sectors. This role involves building relationships with prospective customers, coordinating sales meetings and product demonstrations, and collaborating with sales and marketing teams to expand the company's presence in medical robotics and laboratory automation. The position is on-site in Hawthorne, NY, and offers a competitive salary plus commission.
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, medical robotics & laboratory automation (medical technology / healthcare / life sciences).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Research and identify prospective customers and target accounts across pathology, clinical laboratories, healthcare, and life sciences.
- Generate new business opportunities through outbound calls, email, LinkedIn, and other prospecting channels.
- Respond to inbound inquiries and follow up with prospective customers in a timely, professional manner.
- Qualify leads by understanding customer needs, business objectives, and potential fit for automated laboratory solutions.
- Schedule qualified meetings, product demonstrations, and sales discussions for the field sales team.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective customers and business opportunities.
- Develop a working knowledge of the client’s medical robotics and laboratory automation products.
- Maintain accurate prospect records, outreach activities, and pipeline information in the CRM.
- Collaborate with sales and marketing to improve outreach strategies, messaging, and lead generation.
- Track performance against activity, meeting generation, and pipeline development goals.
- Stay current on industry trends, customer needs, and developments in laboratory automation and pathology.
Qualifications
- 1–3 years of experience in sales, business development, recruiting, customer service, or another relationship-focused role preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Life Sciences, or a related field preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable initiating conversations and building rapport.
- Comfortable making outbound calls and engaging prospects via email and social channels.
- Highly organized, self-motivated, results-oriented, with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to learn technical products and clearly communicate their value to prospective customers.
- Familiarity with CRM platforms and sales prospecting tools is a plus.
- Experience in healthcare, medical technology, diagnostics, laboratory services, or life sciences is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary: $55,000–$75,000 per year, plus commission potential.
- Equity opportunities.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company contributions.
- HSA and FSA options.
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
- Daily catered lunch and commuter benefits.
- Employee wellness and assistance programs.
- Career development and advancement opportunities in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Who Should Apply
We’re seeking a proactive, personable early-career sales professional who enjoys prospecting, building relationships, and creating new business opportunities. Candidates with backgrounds in inside sales, recruiting, business development, or other customer-facing roles — especially those interested in medical technology and laboratory automation — are encouraged to apply.
Location & Work Type
- On-site role based in Hawthorne, NY (Westchester County). This position is Full-Time, Permanent.
Legal & Accessibility Notices
Careertakes and our client comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Pay range is provided above in compliance with pay-transparency requirements for the job location. Careertakes and our client are committed to reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process. If you need an accommodation, please notify Careertakes when applying.
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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