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, Engineering & Sciences staffing and talent solutions.

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

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You Will

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Sales Development Representative to build relationships with engineering and sciences organizations in the Simpsonville, MD area. This role focuses on pipeline development, qualifying prospects, and partnering with recruiting teams to match top technical talent to client needs.

• Serve as a talent-solutions subject-matter resource for your assigned territory.
• Build and maintain a targeted list of accounts and prospects using CRM and external networking tools.
• Prospect, qualify, and develop new customer relationships; nurture existing accounts.
• Conduct prepared face-to-face and virtual meetings with decision-makers; ask qualifying questions to identify needs and create value.
• Increase sales and market share through assigned and newly generated accounts.
• Negotiate bill rates and terms to maximize profitability while aligning direct labor rates with market standards.
• Coordinate with recruiting teams to present qualified candidate resumes and fulfill client requirements.

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We Will

Confidential Client invests in your development and provides a structured path to success.

• Comprehensive, structured onboarding and sales training including role plays, job shadows, and teach-backs.
• Ongoing mentorship programs and internal career-pathing — promotions and lateral moves are common.
• A supportive culture focused on learning, collaboration, and professional growth.

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Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in customer service, leadership, and/or sales (including sales majors, clubs, or internships).
• Strong interest in a career in business-to-business, relationship-based sales.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Sense of urgency, strong presentation skills, and high professional standards.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn quickly and adapt.

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Benefits & Compensation

Confidential Client offers competitive pay and performance upside, plus benefits:

• Paid 24-week onboarding and training period (hourly paid training).
• 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 dividends.
• Healthcare, dental, vision, and 401(k).
• 20 days paid time off (accrued per year).
• Tuition reimbursement program, employee discounts, and monthly wellness support.

Individual compensation depends on qualifications, experience, job knowledge, location, and other job-related factors.

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Our Culture

Confidential Client is committed to building an inclusive workplace where employees can bring their authentic selves to work. The organization supports employee resource groups, community engagement, and philanthropic initiatives.

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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.

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