Sales Development Representative
People Architects•Cleveland, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
People Architects is partnering with a growing B2B services company to hire a Sales Business Development Representative who will help create new business opportunities by opening doors with HR and business leaders. If you're competitive, enjoy talking to people, aren't afraid to hear "no," and want to build a career where your effort directly impacts your success, keep reading.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered.
- Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
- 0–3 years of experience in sales, customer service, recruiting, hospitality, retail, fundraising, business development, or another customer-facing role.
- Comfortable making outbound calls and initiating conversations with new people.
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Positive attitude with the resilience to handle rejection and remain motivated.
- Highly organized with strong follow-through and attention to detail.
- Coachable, curious, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and desire to grow professionally.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using CRM systems or sales technology is a plus but not required.
Responsibilities
- Proactively make outbound calls to HR leaders and business decision-makers to introduce the company's services.
- Build relationships and generate interest through professional, engaging conversations.
- Qualify prospective clients and schedule meetings for the leadership team.
- Manage a targeted prospect list while maintaining accurate records in the CRM.
- Follow up consistently with prospects through phone, email, and other outreach methods.
- Meet and exceed daily, weekly, and monthly activity goals.
- Collaborate with leadership to refine messaging and identify new business opportunities.
- Continuously learn and improve your sales, communication, and prospecting skills.
Benefits
- Coaching and mentorship from experienced business leaders.
- Develop highly transferable sales and business development skills.
- Work with modern sales tools and targeted prospect lists.
- Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.
- Clear opportunities for professional growth as the company continues to expand.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
