Sales Development Representative

Start date is June 23rd, 2026

The Sales Development Representative is responsible for learning the fundamentals of recruiting and sales, including prospecting, client engagement, requisition qualification, and delivery. The Sales Development Rep will learn and execute all steps of the sales process, identify target accounts in the defined territory, make cold calls, and set meetings with prospective clients. This entry‑level sales role is designed for individuals eager to learn the full sales cycle with a clear path toward becoming an Account Manager.

The SDR will work closely with Delivery, Sales, and recruitment teams to build client relationships, generate leads, and support revenue growth initiatives.

• Utilize the Aerotek 7 stages of the SOLVE model to target, engage, and service new and existing clients
• Increase sales and market share through assigned and newly generated accounts
• Research and build call sheets using tools like Linked In and Connected
• Identify, develop, and manage new and existing customer relationships by leveraging resources for lead generation
• Complete Aerotek Account Manager Onboarding training
• Generate leads, set and attend meetings with defined territory
• Maximize profitability by effectively negotiating bill rates and terms; ensure direct labor rates are in line with market standards
• Build and maintain relationships within accounts by providing quality contractors and proactively marketing resumes of ideal candidates
• Perform sales‑related activities including attending meetings at client sites, client manager meetings, and contractor lunches
• Communicate account knowledge to team members (recruiters, FOA, sales, Director) through “req meetings” and Red Zone meetings
• Collaborate with Account Managers and Directors to support territory planning and workforce strategy
• Generate, document, and track all leads generated and perform outreach to targeted customers

Upon successful completion of the salary‑equivalent hourly training period, Aerotek offers a base salary of $60,000 with unlimited earning potential through weekly commission, monthly car allowance, cell phone reimbursement, and other performance‑based incentives.

• Training Year: $60,000
• First full Year 1: $80,000
• Second full Year: $121,000

• $425 car allowance
• Up to $100 cell phone reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA & 401k account
• 20 days of paid time off and paid holidays
• Parental/Family leave
• Employee discounts

• Quarterly bonuses
• All‑expense paid trip
• Company‑funded investment plan

Sales degree/certification or 1‑2 years of sales experience (sales internship, sales competitions encouraged)

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.