Sales Development Representative
The Sales Development Representative at Confidential Client is an entry-level full-time role focused on building and managing client relationships within the engineering and sciences sectors. The position involves identifying and developing new business opportunities, conducting client meetings, negotiating terms, and partnering with recruiting teams to fulfill talent needs. Confidential Client provides comprehensive training, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.
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.
What You’ll Do
This entry-level Sales Development Representative role at our Confidential Client is designed for candidates who want to build a career in B2B, relationship-driven sales focused on engineering, sciences, and corporate talent solutions.
You will:
- Serve as a talent solutions and services subject-matter expert for an assigned territory.
- Build a targeted list of accounts and prospects using internal tools, CRM, and external networks.
- Identify, develop, and manage new and existing client relationships; leverage CRM and networking tools.
- Conduct well-prepared in-person meetings with decision makers to qualify needs and create value.
- Grow sales and market share from assigned and newly generated accounts.
- Negotiate terms and bill rates to maximize profitability and align with market standards.
- Market top candidate resumes and collaborate with recruiting teams to place Sciences and Engineering talent.
- Lead client meetings, on-site visits, and relationship-building events (e.g., lunch meetings).
Qualifications
We’re looking for candidates who show sales promise and strong interpersonal skills:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 1–3 years’ experience in customer service, leadership, and/or sales (internships, clubs or coursework count).
- Demonstrated interest in a long-term career in B2B, relationship-based sales.
- Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
- High standard of professionalism, urgency, and character.
- Strong capacity and desire to learn through training and coaching.
Compensation & Benefits
This role includes a clear training plan and competitive pay components:
- Paid 24-week training period to start.
- Initial base salary of $60,000 after the hourly paid training period.
- Unlimited commission potential and performance-based incentives.
- Monthly car allowance ($425/month) and monthly cell allowance ($100/month) after training.
- Quarterly bonuses and all-expenses-paid annual trip for top performers.
- Company-funded investment plan with paid dividends.
- Healthcare (medical/dental/vision), 401(k), employee discounts.
- 20 days paid time off (accrued per year), tuition reimbursement, and wellness resources.
Note: Individual compensation will depend on experience, location, internal equity, and other job-related factors.
Training & Career Path
Confidential Client invests in learning and internal mobility:
- Structured onboarding with role plays, job shadows, and teach-backs.
- Ongoing mentorship and formal/informal development programs.
- Clear promotion paths — many employees advance into leadership and other roles internally.
Location & Work Details
- Work location: Onsite in Lyndon, KY (Lyndon, KY — as listed).
- Employment type: Full-time.
- This role is not advertised as remote.
Why Apply via Careertakes
Careertakes is representing Confidential Client in this search. Candidates who apply through Careertakes may receive access to other matched roles across our platform and benefit from third-party recruiting best practices: transparent communication, interview preparation resources, and centralized application tracking.
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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