Sales Development Representative; SDR

About U.S. Nameplate

U.S. Nameplate is a custom manufacturer of industrial identification products including metal nameplates, labels, overlays, and durable printed components used in equipment across a wide range of industries. Our work shows up on products that operate in demanding environments around the world.

We are a growing company that values craftsmanship, responsiveness, and strong customer relationships. As we continue to expand our commercial reach, we are looking to add a motivated early-career professional to help support our sales team.

The Sales Development Representative (SDR) plays a key role in supporting the company’s sales pipeline. This is a hands-on, in-office role where the right candidate will learn how custom manufacturing sales actually works—from customer outreach and opportunity development to quoting and project coordination.

This position is ideal for someone early in their career who is competitive, curious, and interested in building a long-term career in sales or business development.

• Identify and research potential customers in target industries
• Conduct outreach through phone, email, and Linked In
• Generate and qualify new sales opportunities for the sales team

• Serve as the first point of contact for prospective customers
• Gather basic technical requirements for projects
• Coordinate with internal teams to move opportunities forward

• Assist with quoting and proposal preparation
• Track opportunities and customer interactions in CRM
• Maintain organized records of prospects and active opportunities

• Monitor industry activity and identify new opportunities
• Help build targeted prospect lists and outreach campaigns
• Support marketing initiatives and customer follow-ups

Within the first 6–12 months, the SDR will:

• Develop a strong understanding of our products and manufacturing capabilities
• Build a consistent pipeline of new sales opportunities
• Support the sales team in converting opportunities into orders
• Become a trusted internal resource for prospect development

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or related field
• Internship or early experience in sales, business development, or customer service

• Strong communication skills
• Competitive and self-motivated
• Curious and eager to learn
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable speaking with new people

Athletes, competitive personalities, and individuals who enjoy solving problems tend to thrive in this role.

• Hands-on exposure to real manufacturing sales
• Opportunity to grow into account management or business development roles
• Work closely with experienced leadership
• Competitive compensation structure
• Small company environment where your contributions matter