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, Technology (AI, Cybersecurity & Digital Solutions).

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

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is hiring entry-level Sales Development Representatives to join a growing Business Development team in Milpitas, CA (onsite). This role is ideal for recent graduates who are curious about technology (AI, Generative AI, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation) and want structured training and mentorship to build a career in technology sales.

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What You’ll Do

• Research companies, industries, and market trends to identify new business opportunities.
• Identify target organizations and relevant business and technology decision-makers.
• Initiate outreach via LinkedIn, email, phone, and other professional channels.
• Support outbound sales campaigns and lead-generation initiatives.
• Introduce confidential client’s AI, cybersecurity, and digital engineering solutions to prospective customers.
• Schedule and qualify introductory meetings; help create qualified business opportunities for account executives.
• Maintain prospect data, outreach activities, and follow-ups in the CRM.
• Collaborate with technical teams to understand solutions and help prepare customer-facing materials.
• Track personal performance against development goals; receive and act on coaching feedback.

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Who You Are / Qualifications

• Recent graduate or final-year student (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, Economics/Commerce, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; confident presenting ideas.
• Curious about technology — especially AI and cybersecurity — and how it solves business problems.
• Competitive, coachable, self-motivated, resilient, and organized.
• Comfortable initiating conversations, networking, and building professional relationships.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Previous sales experience is NOT required — internships, campus leadership, customer-facing roles, or technology projects are relevant.

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What Success Looks Like

• Consistently identify and qualify new opportunities that convert to meetings for the sales team.
• Rapidly learn and accurately communicate the business value of AI, cybersecurity, and digital solutions.
• Demonstrate measurable progress through outreach metrics, pipeline contribution, and coachability.
• Build trusted relationships with prospects and internal teams.

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Compensation & Location

• Location: Milpitas, CA (onsite).
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Estimated base salary: $87,315 per year (estimated). Actual pay may vary based on experience and location.

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Why Join

• Structured training and mentorship in enterprise technology sales.
• Hands-on exposure to AI, cybersecurity, and digital engineering solutions.
• Opportunities for rapid career growth in a commercial sales path.
• Supportive, learning-focused environment for early career professionals.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.