Sales Development Representative (Entry-Level)
The Sales Development Representative will drive new business growth by prospecting, qualifying leads, and building long-term customer relationships within a growing manufacturing organization. This entry-level role involves cross-functional collaboration, supporting marketing initiatives, and maintaining accurate sales pipeline data to contribute to Confidential Client's expansion and success.
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, a growing manufacturing organization.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Overview
Confidential Client is a growing manufacturing organization expanding its U.S. footprint. They’re hiring an entry-level Sales Development Representative (SDR) in Sanford, NC to drive new business sourcing, early-stage qualification, and pipeline development across multiple product lines. This is a hands-on role ideal for an ambitious early-career sales professional who enjoys outbound prospecting and cross-functional collaboration.
What You’ll Do
- Identify and source new business opportunities across product lines and target markets in and around Sanford, NC
- Build and maintain a high-quality sales pipeline through cold calling, email outreach, social outreach, and networking
- Qualify inbound and outbound leads, engage decision-makers, and create opportunities for account executives
- Support trade shows, industry events, and co-marketing activities to generate leads
- Coordinate with operations, marketing, and product teams to support sampling, onboarding, and a seamless customer experience
- Maintain accurate CRM records, update pipeline status, and produce regular reporting for sales leadership
- Communicate customer needs to internal technical and commercial stakeholders to accelerate closes
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 0–3 years’ experience in sales, business development, lead generation, or customer-facing roles
- Comfortable making cold calls and performing consistent outbound prospecting
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to build relationships quickly
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow processes
- Experience using CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) preferred
- Motivated, self-directed, and eager to grow in a sales organization
Nice-to-Have
- Prior experience or interest in manufacturing, industrial, or B2B product sales
- Exposure to trade-show coordination or sample/inventory logistics
- Basic familiarity with sales engagement tools (dialers, email sequence platforms)
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary: $60,000 (base)
- Medical benefits and paid time off
- Significant career advancement opportunities and exposure to senior leadership
- Opportunity to join a growth-focused manufacturing organization during an expansion phase
Why Join
- Early-career growth — visible impact and rapid learning across commercial and operational teams
- Cross-functional exposure — work with product, marketing, and operations
- Mentorship and advancement pathways into full sales or account-management roles
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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