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Sales Development Representative

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Compensation
$60K/yr
Location
Houston, TX
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Sales Development Representative learns recruiting and sales fundamentals, including prospecting, client engagement, requisition qualification, and delivery. The entry-level role identifies target accounts, conducts outreach, and supports client relationships and revenue growth alongside Delivery and Sales teams. After a paid training program, the representative advances to an Account Manager role. Compensation during training is annualized at $45,000 for weeks 1–13 and $50,000 for weeks 14–24, followed by a $60,000 base salary.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

SalesProspectingClient EngagementRequisition QualificationLead GenerationCold CallingLinkedInConnectedNegotiationRelationship Management

Qualifications

Sales Degree or Certification or 1-2 Years Sales Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full 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 SalesDevelopment Representativeis 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 SalesDevelopment Representativemust 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!

Your career growth begins with a paid salary non-exempt training program, earning $45,000 annualized during Weeks 1-13 and $50,000 annualized during Weeks 14-24 . After successfully completing training, you'll advance into our Account Manager role with a $60,000 base salary and the opportunity to earn uncapped weekly commissions . Top performers are rewarded through additional incentives, including a monthly car allowance , cell phone reimbursement , and performance-based bonuses that recognize results.

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

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Our People Are Everything.™ Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 14,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an operating company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com .

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call 888-237-6835 or email [email protected] for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.

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Job ID 2026-14133

Category Sales

Min USD $60,000.00/Yr

Location : Location US-TX-Houston

How this job compares

Set against the 1,018 open Sales Development jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$60K/yr
  • Texas median$67–80K/yr58 salary ranges
  • US median$70–90K/yr623 salary ranges

This rate, $60K, is 16% below the Texas median midpoint ($71K) — in the middle half of Sales Development salary ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 98 open Sales Development jobs in Texas and 1,018 across the US. 11% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
Sales Development postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (589 postings).
Education
149 of the 1,018 open Sales Development jobs (15%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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