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, SaaS and technology sales training.

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

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Role Overview

This is an entry-level, high-activity Sales Development Representative (SDR) role based in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area, NC. You will receive intensive, hands-on SaaS and tech sales training and focus on outbound prospecting and pipeline generation during an initial 4-6 month training/program period that leads into a full-time permanent placement opportunity.

This program is ideal for motivated candidates looking to launch a career in tech sales through sustained coaching, real employer exposure across the Research Triangle, and a performance-driven compensation plan (base plus uncapped commission).

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What You’ll Do

• Conduct high-volume outbound prospecting (phone, email, social outreach) to build pipeline for partner companies
• Execute 100+ outbound touches per day, focusing on qualifying leads and setting discovery meetings
• Learn and apply SaaS product knowledge, sales methodologies, and business insight through structured training sessions
• Work directly with account managers and partner-company stakeholders to tailor outreach and capture market feedback
• Maintain accurate activity and lead records in CRM and report daily/weekly progress to managers
• Participate in role-play, coaching, and continuous improvement sessions to accelerate skill development

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What We’re Looking For

• Proven track record of high achievement in academics, work, or extracurriculars
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated with a high sense of urgency and resilience in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable receiving frequent coaching and adapting quickly to new processes
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple outreach workflows
• Professional presence with the ability to engage decision makers
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required; military experience is appreciated
• Willingness to work in-office in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area and to participate actively in all training and prospecting activities

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Compensation & Benefits

• Job Type: Full-time
• Base salary + uncapped commission
• On Target Earnings (OTE): $42,000/year (typical example: $30,000 base + uncapped commission)
• PTO and paid holidays
• Health benefits and virtual care (RelyMD)
• Strong team culture and regular coaching
• Office perks including coffee, snacks, and an energetic environment

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Why Candidates Choose This Program

This training-to-placement program offers rapid exposure to local tech employers, intensive real-world sales practice, and a large professional network in the Research Triangle. Historically, most participants secure a placement and advance into higher-paying SDR roles after program completion.

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Legal & Inclusion Notes

Confidential Client and Careertakes are Equal Opportunity Employers and value diversity. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process; please let us know if you need an accommodation.

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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.