Sales - Entry Level
The Sales Development Representative at Confidential Client is responsible for identifying new business opportunities through cold calling and prospecting, securing client meetings, and building strong relationships by addressing client needs. This entry-level, full-time role requires resilience, problem-solving skills, and a competitive spirit, with a focus on driving business growth through effective client engagement and professional integrity.
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, Technical Staffing & Recruitment.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Sales Development Representative to join their technical staffing and recruitment team in Reston, VA. This is an on-site, full-time role focused on generating new business and building strong client relationships.
- Identify new business opportunities through targeted cold calling and online research
- Conduct initial prospecting phone calls to qualify leads
- Listen to client hiring needs and recommend appropriate staffing solutions
- Secure meetings and demos with prospective clients
- Travel to client and prospect sites as needed
- Handle objections and build rapport to move opportunities forward
- Work closely with branch and sales managers to meet team goals
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s degree (required)
- Customer-service or client-facing experience preferred
- Competitive, coachable, and proactive mindset
- Strong resilience and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and personal accountability
- Professional integrity and strong communication skills
Compensation & Earnings
Confidential Client offers a base salary plus uncapped commission and clear progression milestones. Projected earnings (from source posting):
- Year 1: $45,000 – $65,000
- Year 2: $60,000 – $90,000
- Year 3: $75,000 – $125,000
Note: the role listing also shows an estimated annual figure of $119,415. Actual compensation will depend on experience and performance.
Benefits
- Base salary + uncapped earning potential and performance-based incentives
- Ongoing training and continuous education
- Medical, dental, and 401(k)
- PTO and paid holidays
- Summer half-day Fridays every other week
Schedule & Location
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Work location: In person, on-site 5 days/week — Reston, VA
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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