Sales Development Representative

Job Title: Sales Development Representative / Entry-Level Recruiter

Job Description

This entry-level sales and recruiting role offers a dynamic opportunity to launch a career in staffing, where you identify and connect talented candidates with the right job opportunities. You will work in a fast-paced, competitive environment, receive comprehensive training, and grow into advanced recruiting and sales career paths through a promote-from-within culture.

Responsibilities

• Identify qualified candidates using various recruiting and sourcing tools to build strong talent pipelines.
• Screen and interview candidates to assess skills, experience, and overall fit for open positions.
• Partner closely with an Account Manager to identify top accounts, target skill sets, and key market segments.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with industry contacts to gain market knowledge, referrals, and sales leads.
• Perform a variety of customer service-related activities to support both candidates and clients throughout the hiring process.
• Engage with and support the local community by volunteering and partnering with philanthropic organizations.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve shared goals and contribute to a competitive, results-driven environment.
• Utilize computer systems and tools to track candidates, manage job openings, and document recruitment activities.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated customer or sales-focused experience, such as retail, hospitality, inside sales, or client-facing roles.
• Experience collaborating in a team environment and contributing to shared goals.
• Strong people skills with the ability to build rapport and maintain professional relationships.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact with candidates, clients, and colleagues.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to use common office software and online tools for sourcing and tracking candidates.
• Motivation to work in a dynamic, competitive environment with a focus on achieving measurable results.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree (preferred, but not required).
• Previous experience in recruiting, staffing, or talent acquisition is a plus.
• Sales or business development experience beyond entry level is an advantage.
• Comfort using various recruiting and sourcing platforms and online job boards.
• Interest in professional growth within recruiting, account management, or sales career paths.
• Willingness to engage in community and philanthropic initiatives as part of the role.

Why Work Here?

You will join a high-energy, growth-focused organization that invests heavily in your development through a comprehensive training program and a supportive, team-oriented culture. The company promotes exclusively from within, offering clear career progression into advanced recruiting and sales roles, along with performance-based incentives such as quarterly bonuses, all-expense-paid trips, and a company-funded investment plan. You will also benefit from a robust total rewards package that includes healthcare, dental, vision, retirement savings options, generous paid time off, paid holidays, and employee discounts, all within an environment that encourages personal and professional growth.

Work Environment

The work environment is dynamic, competitive, and highly collaborative, with teams working together in an office-based setting to meet recruiting and sales goals. You will use computer-based tools, sourcing platforms, and standard office software daily to identify candidates, manage job orders, and communicate with clients and colleagues. The culture emphasizes continuous learning, with structured training and ongoing coaching to support your success. Typical hours align with standard business days, with occasional flexibility required to meet client and candidate needs. Professional attire is expected to reflect a polished, client-facing image in a corporate staffing environment.

This is a Permanent position based out of Louisville, KY.

The pay range for this position is $45000.00 - $45000.00/yr.

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.

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Louisville,KY.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.