Sales Development Representative

Aerotek; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 61,652 - 82,203; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited commission potential

Paid training period

Monthly car allowance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Sales Development Representative in Edmonton, Canada. This entry-level role requires a Sales Degree or related experience and offers a clear path to becoming an Account Manager. Responsibilities include generating leads, managing customer relationships, and supporting revenue growth initiatives. The position includes a paid training period with a base salary of $45,000, increasing to $60,000 post-training, with unlimited commission potential and performance-based incentives including bonuses and a car allowance.

Qualifications

• Must have a Sales Degree/Certification.
• 1-2 years of sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn fundamentals of recruiting and sales.
• Engage clients and manage customer relationships.
• Generate leads and set meetings with clients.
• Perform sales-related activities and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Sales skills

Client engagement

Lead generation

Education

Sales Degree/Certification

1-2 years of sales experience

Job description

Sales Development Representative

The Sales Development Representative is responsible for learning the fundamentals of recruiting and sales, including prospecting, client engagement, requisition qualification and delivery. This entry‑level sales role is designed for individuals eager to learn the full sales cycle and has a clear path toward becoming an Account Manager. The SDR will work closely with the Delivery and Sales 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 LinkedIn 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 that direct labor rates are in line with market standards
• Build and maintain relationships within accounts by providing quality contractors; proactively market resumes of ideal candidates
• Perform sales related activities including, but not limited to, attending meetings at client sites and client manager, 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

Benefits and Compensation

• Unlimited commission potential
  • Paid 24‑week training period to start with a base salary of $45,000
  • Post‑training base salary of $60,000 after hourly paid training period
  • Our top 10% of account managers earned an average of $105,000 in year one, $203,000 in year two, and $266,000 in year five
  • Monthly car allowance ($550/month) and monthly cell allowance ($150/month) after hourly paid training period
• Performance‑based incentives
  • Quarterly bonuses
  • All‑expenses‑paid annual trip for top performers
  • Company‑funded investment plan with paid dividends
• Benefits
  • 401(k)
  • Employee discounts
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Monthly wellness calls

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.

Qualifications

• Must have a Sales Degree/ Certification
• OR 1‑2 years of sales experience (sales internship, sales competitions encouraged)