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, manufacturing technology (ERP, MES, CMMS).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring a Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join its manufacturing-technology sales team in Irving, TX. This entry-level sales role focuses on identifying and qualifying new opportunities for enterprise manufacturing software (ERP, MES, CMMS, analytics) and supporting the sales process from lead to handoff.

• Prospect and develop outbound leads through targeted outreach (phone, email, LinkedIn).
• Respond promptly to inbound inquiries and web leads; qualify and triage incoming interest.
• Conduct discovery to qualify prospects against defined criteria (industry, product fit, urgency).
• Book meetings and coordinate handoffs to outside sales / Account Executives.
• Maintain accurate records and activity in CRM (log calls, emails, notes, and next steps).
• Support creation of low-complexity quotes and proposals using provided templates.
• Collaborate with technical, purchasing, and operations teams to track order progress and resolve routine customer issues.
• Provide basic product information and escalate technical questions to specialists.
• Track and report on metrics (leads, meetings, pipeline progression) and iterate outreach based on results.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Authorization to work in the United States without requiring future sponsorship by Confidential Client.
• Current, valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Resilience and persistence; comfortable handling rejection in outbound sales.
• Basic research skills to understand manufacturing trends, customer pain points, and competitors.
• Familiarity with CRM tools and prospecting platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Sales Navigator).
• Self-starter mindset; ability to work independently and meet targets.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, IT, or related field — or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of sales, business development, or customer-support experience (industrial, electrical, automation, or SaaS preferred).
• Experience with Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar CRMs.
• Comfort working with manufacturing software concepts (ERP, MES, CMMS, analytics).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Metrics-driven, organized, and process-oriented with a team-first attitude.

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Working Conditions

• This is primarily an in-office role based in Irving, TX; work will include long periods online and on the phone.
• Occasional travel for sales events, trade shows, and training may be required.
• Some physical activity may be needed (lifting up to 50 lbs., sorting, standing) depending on activities.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base: $69,953 per year (estimated).
• Bonus-eligible compensation may apply.
• Benefits (for full-time employees) typically include:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Disability and Life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid sick leave, holidays, and vacation
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with matching (if applicable)
  • Dependent Care FSA and other voluntary benefits
  • Paid parental leave and telehealth services

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Why Join

• Fast path to promotion — many SDRs transition into Account Executive and strategic sales roles.
• Work with industrial/manufacturing customers on digital transformation initiatives.
• Gain experience selling B2B enterprise software and building a repeatable sales process.

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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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