Entry-Level SDR - Emerging Technology Recruitment | Los Angeles, CA

Emerging Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Data, Cybersecurity & Business Transformation Entry-Level Sales Development Representative (SDR) / Recruitment Consultant Entry-Level | No Previous Sales or Recruitment Experience Required Training: 12-Week Structured Sales & Recruitment Training Program Launch Your Sales Career in Los Angeles Looking for an entry-level SDR job in Los Angeles where your ambition, communication skills, and sales performance can directly influence your earnings and career progression? Lawrence Harvey, part of LHi Group, is hiring an Entry-Level Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join our team in Santa Monica, Los Angeles. This opportunity is ideal for recent college graduates, aspiring sales professionals, career changers, and individuals with experience in customer service, hospitality, retail, or other customer-facing roles who want to transition into a professional sales career. You'll develop valuable skills in B2B sales, business development, lead generation, cold calling, client acquisition, negotiation, and consultative selling , while building relationships with companies and professionals across emerging technology and business transformation markets. Unlike a traditional SDR position focused exclusively on qualifying leads, this role provides the opportunity to develop into a full-cycle sales and recruitment consultant , managing client relationships, negotiating deals, and earning commission through successful placements. No previous sales, recruitment, or technology industry experience is required. We provide comprehensive training, ongoing mentorship, and a clear pathway for career progression. If you're competitive, motivated by financial rewards, enjoy connecting with people, and want to build a long-term career in sales, we'd love to hear from you. What Does an Entry-Level SDR Do at Lawrence Harvey? As an Entry-Level Sales Development Representative, you'll learn how to generate new business opportunities and develop relationships with organizations hiring specialist technology professionals. Your role combines B2B sales, business development, talent acquisition, and relationship management . You'll identify prospective clients, conduct outbound sales outreach, build professional relationships, and connect businesses with specialist talent across technology and business transformation. As your experience develops, you'll gradually take ownership of the complete recruitment sales cycle, from initial prospecting and lead generation through to client management, candidate placement, and successful deal completion. This is a sales-driven, revenue-generating position with uncapped commission potential, rather than an internal HR or administrative recruiting role. From day one, you'll receive structured training and coaching to develop your sales confidence, commercial awareness, and specialist industry knowledge. Sales Careers in Emerging Technology Lawrence Harvey specializes in recruitment across Emerging Technology, Technology and Business Transformation , connecting organizations with professionals who help them innovate, grow, and navigate change. We work with businesses seeking specialist talent across some of the most commercially important and evolving areas of technology. Our specialist recruitment markets include: Artificial Intelligence (AI): AI technologies, machine learning, and intelligent automation. Data & Analytics: Data engineering, data science, business intelligence, and data-driven transformation. Cybersecurity: Information security, cloud security, and cyber risk. Cloud Computing: Cloud infrastructure, cloud engineering, and digital modernization. Technology & Engineering: Specialist engineering, software, and technical transformation. Business Transformation: Technology-enabled change, digital transformation, and business improvement. As an SDR specializing in emerging technology recruitment, you'll develop commercial expertise while building relationships with organizations investing in technology, innovation, and business transformation. You'll learn how businesses identify and hire specialist professionals, understand emerging industry trends, and develop a network of clients and candidates. This is an opportunity to combine a career in sales and business development with exposure to technology markets that are shaping how businesses operate. You don't need a technology background to succeed. We'll provide the specialist market training and support you need to develop your industry knowledge and commercial skills. Joining our Los Angeles team means becoming part of an ambitious, collaborative environment where performance, professional development, and long-term career progression are encouraged. Sales Training & Development: Benefit from structured sales and recruitment training, ongoing mentorship, and practical coaching. Build your career through performance, professional development, and ambition. International Opportunities: With offices across the US, UK, and Europe, international career development opportunities may be available. Develop valuable commercial knowledge and professional networks within emerging technology and business transformation. Collaborative Sales Culture: Salary, Commission & Benefits – Los Angeles SDR Jobs We offer a competitive compensation package designed to reward ambition, performance, and professional growth. 10,000 guaranteed commission during training , paid biweekly

• Uncapped performance-based commission
• Opportunities to increase earnings as your sales performance and experience develop

13 company holidays including your birthday off

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee ownership opportunities, including eligibility for shareholder equity after 12 months

Sales Training & Career Development Structured 12-week sales and recruitment training program Hands-on B2B sales and business development training Negotiation and closing training Specialist technology market training Sales Incentives & Company Culture Weekly sales incentives and performance recognition Summer and holiday parties Opportunities to earn up to two international incentive trips per year Employee-led equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives Long-service rewards, including additional paid time off, international office trips, sabbatical opportunities, and luxury rewards Key Responsibilities – Entry-Level Sales Development Representative As an Entry-Level SDR at Lawrence Harvey, you'll learn how to identify new business opportunities, develop client relationships, and generate revenue through specialist technology recruitment solutions. Outbound Sales & Lead Generation Identify prospective clients and generate new business opportunities within emerging technology and business transformation markets. Conduct outbound prospecting through cold calls, emails, LinkedIn, networking, and other outreach strategies. Build and manage a pipeline of prospective clients and business opportunities. Research target companies, decision-makers, technology hiring trends, and emerging market opportunities. Develop relationships with prospective clients and understand their specialist technology recruitment needs. Introduce Lawrence Harvey's recruitment services to new businesses. Learn consultative selling techniques to identify client challenges and provide tailored recruitment solutions. Support new business development and contribute to the growth of your specialist technology market. Identify, source, screen, and engage specialist professionals across AI, Data, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Engineering, and Business Transformation. Build relationships with candidates and develop professional talent networks. Use LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and direct outreach to identify potential candidates. Match qualified technology professionals with relevant client opportunities. Full-Cycle Sales & Recruitment Manage recruitment processes and communicate feedback. Support salary and contract negotiations. Build long-term client and candidate relationships that support repeat business. Sales Performance & Market Development Work toward daily, weekly, and monthly sales activity targets and KPIs. Track business development activity, pipeline growth, and recruitment performance. Research emerging technology trends, specialist hiring needs, and industry developments. Develop commercial knowledge and build your professional reputation within your specialist market. You'll receive ongoing support as you learn, with increasing responsibility as your confidence, skills, and sales performance develop. We're looking for ambitious, motivated, and commercially minded individuals who want to build a successful career in sales, business development, and technology recruitment consulting . You don't need previous SDR, BDR, sales, recruitment, or technology industry experience to apply. Sales-Driven: Motivated by goals, financial incentives, competition, and measurable results. Confident Communicator: Comfortable speaking with new people, building relationships, and developing your communication skills. Resilient: Able to handle rejection, learn from setbacks, and maintain motivation in a target-driven environment. Enjoy connecting with people and building long-term professional relationships. Coachable: Open to feedback, ongoing training, and continuous improvement. Interested in Technology: Excited by the opportunity to develop knowledge of AI, Data, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, and emerging technologies. Sales or business development Customer service Hospitality or retail Account management Recruiting or talent acquisition Other customer-facing or target-driven positions Recent graduates, career changers, and candidates without a university degree are encouraged to apply. We hire for attitude, ambition, communication skills, and willingness to learn. SDR Training & Sales Career Progression We don't expect you to know everything about sales, recruitment, or technology when you join Lawrence Harvey. Our 12-week structured sales and recruitment training program is designed to help you develop the commercial skills needed to succeed. Your training will cover: B2B sales fundamentals Lead generation and pipeline development Consultative selling and relationship building Client relationship and account management Sales closing techniques Professional networking and personal branding Emerging technology and business transformation market knowledge You'll receive hands-on coaching, regular feedback, and ongoing support from experienced recruitment consultants and sales leaders. Sales & Recruitment Career Path Unlike traditional SDR positions where responsibilities are often focused primarily on lead generation, this opportunity provides a pathway into full-cycle sales, client management, and specialist recruitment consulting. Entry-Level SDR / Recruitment Consultant ? Recruitment Consultant ? Senior Recruitment Consultant ? Principal Consultant or Team Leader Further progression opportunities may include senior individual contributor positions, team management, and leadership roles, depending on your performance, development, and ambitions. Do I Need Previous SDR or Sales Experience? This is an entry-level sales and recruitment opportunity. You'll receive structured training and ongoing coaching to develop your sales, business development, and recruitment skills. Is This a Traditional SDR Position? While you'll develop core SDR skills such as cold calling, lead generation, prospecting, and client acquisition, this position also provides the opportunity to manage the full recruitment sales cycle. Is Technology Recruitment a Sales Career? Technology recruitment consulting is a commercially focused career involving B2B sales, business development, relationship management, and revenue generation. You'll work with clients and candidates, build your professional network, and earn commission through successful recruitment placements. We welcome recent graduates, career changers, and individuals who have developed relevant skills through previous employment or other experiences. How Much Can an Entry-Level SDR Earn in Los Angeles? This position offers a $50,000 annual base salary plus $10,000 in guaranteed commission during training , paid biweekly. You'll also have the opportunity to earn uncapped performance-based commission. Actual earnings depend on individual performance. Do I Need a Technology Background? Previous experience in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data, cloud computing, or technology recruitment is not required. You'll receive specialist market training to help you understand the industry, develop professional relationships, and identify commercial opportunities. Where Is This SDR Position Located? Apply Today – Entry-Level SDR Jobs in Los Angeles Ready to launch your career in sales and business development? Join Lawrence Harvey, part of LHi Group , and develop valuable commercial skills while building relationships with organizations and professionals across emerging technology and business transformation. Whether you're a recent college graduate, transitioning from a customer-facing role, or exploring a new career in professional sales, this opportunity offers structured training, uncapped commission potential, and long-term career progression. Apply today for our Entry-Level Sales Development Representative (SDR) – Emerging Technology Recruitment position in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.