Sales Development Representative 2 - Houston
The Sales Development Representative at Confidential Client is responsible for executing the full sales process to identify and develop new and existing customer relationships within the IT Talent Solutions industry. This role involves partnering with delivery teams to source top IT talent, leveraging CRM tools like Salesforce, and preparing effective sales proposals to increase market share. The position offers comprehensive sales training, career growth opportunities, and a competitive compensation package including base salary and uncapped commissions.
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.
Why Join
Confidential Client is hiring entry-level to early-career sales professionals who want hands-on training, a defined promotion path, and real earning upside. This role provides sales training focused on IT talent solutions, mentorship from experienced account leads, and clear steps to advance into account management.
Responsibilities
- Partner with internal delivery teams to identify top IT talent that meets client needs
- Drive sales growth and market share across assigned and newly generated accounts
- Identify, develop and manage customer relationships using tools such as Salesforce and Hoover's
- Prospect, contact, and meet prospective customers to uncover hiring needs and buying cycles
- Prepare and present sales information and tailored proposals to customers
- Support sales process execution end-to-end and collaborate with teammates to close opportunities
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree OR military experience OR Associate’s + 3 years’ professional experience OR 4 years’ full-time professional experience
- Minimum 1 year sales experience OR degree in sales OR sales internship OR active membership in a collegiate sales organization
- Strong desire for a career in B2B sales, especially within IT staffing/talent solutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Demonstrated sense of urgency, professionalism, and persistence in pursuing goals
- Ability to overcome setbacks, collaborate across teams, and rapidly learn new processes and tools
Compensation & Benefits
- Base pay starting at $60,000+ (COLA where applicable)
- Weekly commission + performance-based bonuses (quarterly and annually); uncapped earning potential
- 10-week paid training at $21/hour (overtime eligible where applicable)
- Benefits package including 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and holiday pay
- Once promoted to Account Manager: eligibility for monthly car and cell phone allowance
- Exact offer depends on experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related factors
Location & Work Type
- Work location: Houston, TX
- Employment type: Full-time
- On-site presence is expected unless otherwise specified by the client
Hiring & Compliance
Careertakes recruits for Confidential Client and follows applicable U.S. hiring laws. Reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities are supported during the recruiting process. If you need an accommodation, please let the Careertakes recruiter know.
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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