Sales Development Representative
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The posting
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 environmentthat 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 non-exempt training period ($45k annualized), you will be promoted to an Account Manager. As an Account Manager 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
Taken from Aerotek's own posting, last seen live on 13 Nov 2026.
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About Aerotek
Contract and contract-to-hire workers (mechanics, welders, electricians, equipment operators, warehouse and plant staff) plus workforce services for manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation and facilities employers in the US and Canada; an Allegis Group company.
Pay schedule: Account managers earn a base salary with uncapped weekly commission, quarterly bonuses, a car and phone allowance, an all-expenses trip and a company-funded investment plan, after an hourly-paid training period for new SDRs; benefits include medical, dental and vision cover, an HSA and 401(k), paid time off and parental leave.
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