Sales Development Representative - Richmond, VA

Aerotek; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly commission

Monthly car allowance

Cell phone reimbursement

Medical, dental and vision

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Sales Development Representative to learn the fundamentals of recruiting and sales, prospecting, client engagement, and qualification in a fast-growing environment.

Based in the Richmond, VA area, this entry-level role offers a clear career path toward Account Management with base salary plus weekly commissions, a monthly car allowance, and comprehensive benefits. Training is provided to accelerate your success in generating leads and closing opportunities.

Qualifications

• Sales degree or certification and/or 1–2 years of sales experience.
• Eager to learn the full sales cycle and achieve targets.
• Experience with lead generation and client outreach is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learn the fundamentals of recruiting and sales, including prospecting and qualification.
• Identify target accounts in defined territory and make cold calls to set meetings.
• Build client relationships, generate leads, and support revenue growth initiatives.

Skills

Sales degree

Sales certification

Sales experience

Education

Sales degree

Sales certification

Tools

LinkedIn

Connected

Job description

Overview

Why Aerotek?

Aerotek is an operating company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.We are a privately held organization with over 200+ offices nationwide. We work with 95% of Fortune 500 companies and specialize in staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance.

Working at Aerotek and why you will love it…

At Aerotek, we prioritize inclusivity and foster a magnetic work environment that empowers our employees to achieve both personal and professional aspirations. By putting the people first, our corporate culture encourages employee engagement and enhances performance through comprehensive training and a positive culture. We promote exclusively from within.

The Sales Development Representative is responsible for learning the fundamentals of recruiting and the fundamentals of sales, including prospecting, client engagement, req qualification and delivery. The Sales Development Rep is responsible for learning and executing on all steps associated with the sales process. The Sales Development Representative must identify target accounts in defined territory and make cold calls to set meeting at perspective targets. 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 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 in 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

Let’s talk money and perks!

Upon successful completion of our 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.

Projected Sales Earnings:

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

Additional benefits include:

• $425 Car Allowance
• up to $100 cell phone reimbursement
• Medical, dental and vision
• HSA & 401k account
• 20 days of paid time off as well as paid holidays
• Parental/Family leave
• Employee discounts

Performance based incentives:

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

Qualifications:

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.