Sales Development Representative
The Sales Development Representative at Confidential Client is an entry-level full-time role focused on building and managing client relationships within engineering and sciences sectors. The position involves identifying and developing new business opportunities, negotiating terms, and collaborating with recruiting teams to provide quality talent solutions. Confidential Client offers comprehensive training, mentorship, and performance-based incentives to support career growth in a supportive and inclusive environment.
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, HR & Recruitment.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Role Summary
Confidential Client is seeking a motivated Sales Development Representative to join their team supporting HR & Recruitment solutions. This entry-level, full-time role focuses on building relationships with hiring managers and clients in engineering, sciences, and corporate functions to drive new business and expand market share.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as a talent solutions and services subject-matter partner for an assigned territory.
- Build and maintain a target account list; research and prioritize prospects using internal and external resources.
- Generate and qualify leads through outbound prospecting, networking, and CRM-based activity.
- Conduct well-prepared meetings with decision makers to qualify opportunities and uncover client needs.
- Partner with recruiting teams to match top engineering, sciences, and corporate candidates to client requirements.
- Negotiate bill rates and terms to maximize profitability while maintaining market competitiveness.
- Present candidate profiles and manage the delivery of quality consultants to client accounts.
- Participate in onsite client meetings, lunches, and other sales-related activities.
Training & Career Growth
- Paid, structured 24-week training program including role plays, job shadowing, and teach-backs.
- Formal and informal mentorship programs to support professional development.
- Ongoing education, certifications, and internal career mobility — Confidential Client promotes from within.
- Supportive culture with regular feedback, coaching, and performance reviews.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 1–3 years experience in customer service, leadership, internship or sales-related roles (sales clubs/internships count).
- Strong desire for a B2B, relationship-based sales career.
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
- Sense of urgency, professionalism, and high standards of character.
- Quick learner with a strong propensity to develop new skills.
- Familiarity with CRM tools and standard prospecting techniques is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
- Initial base salary of $60,000 after hourly paid training period.
- Paid 24-week training period at the start of employment.
- Unlimited commission potential and performance-based incentives.
- Quarterly bonuses and all-expenses-paid annual trip for top performers.
- Monthly car allowance ($425/month) and cell allowance ($100/month) after training.
- Company-funded investment plan with paid dividends.
- Benefits: healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k).
- Time off: 20 days paid time off (accrued per year).
- Additional programs: tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, monthly wellness calls.
Note: Individual compensation within any posted range will depend on qualifications, experience, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors.
Location & Work Arrangement
This listing is for a position located in Strathmoor Manor, KY. The role is full-time and requires regular in-person involvement with clients and internal teams.
Why Apply via Careertakes
- Careertakes acts as a dedicated third-party recruiting platform for this opening — applicants may receive additional matched opportunities through our platform.
- We follow fair, transparent hiring practices and will support reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process.
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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