Job Sales Development Representative

Sales Development Representative

Join Sentinel's team as a Sales Development Representative (SDR) and become a key player in identifying business opportunities, building relationships, and helping prospects discover the value we offer. In this role, you'll work closely with current and potential customers, generate leads through strategic outreach, and schedule meetings with our expert Sales Executives. You'll shadow our team to learn firsthand what successful client engagement looks like and build the foundation for a rewarding sales career. This is a full-time opportunity working onsite in our Downers Grove, IL corporate headquarters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a business, communication or sales related major is required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills are required
• Must be comfortable taking initiative in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to reach out to potential customers via email and cold calls using prepared scripts
• Must be able to research leads and build strategic contact lists using external systems
• Must be able to create personalized sales pitches around targeted solutions
• Must be able to use scheduling tools provided to set client appointments
• Must be willing to learn the full processfrom contract creation to account setup
• Collaboration with Sales team members and Solution Architects is required
• Must attend customer-facing events and workshops to grow professionally
• Must have excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks
• The candidate must have a car, as this position requires travel between location and the transportation of equipment
• A valid driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance will be required
• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
• Must demonstrate a "can-do" attitude

We focus on candidates that display our "ACE" factor Attitude, Compassion, and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service.

Compensation : $50,000 - $80,000 (base + bonus)

What you get : We offer an energetic work environment with many corporate culture amenities, competitive salary, and rich benefit plan including : Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, 529, Life Insurance, Income Protection Short and Long-Term Disability, Medical and Child / Elder Care, Flexible Spending Account Plans, Family Planning Benefits, Financial Education, Identity Theft Protection and Assistance, Legal Services, Employee Assistance Program, Two weeks' vacation, additional paid time-off for Personal and Sick, certification and hands-on training, and employee discount for product services and entertainment.

Overview

MOTIVATEDmake IT happen!

Sentinel Technologies, Inc. has been rated a top workplace every year since 2012!

About Us : Sentinel delivers solutions that can efficiently address a range of IT needs from security, to communications, to systems & networks, to software applications, to cloud and managed services; all of which include our staffing solutions for our clients. Since 1982, Sentinel has grown from providing technology maintenance services to our current standing as one of the leading IT services and solutions provider in the US. We have aligned with many of today's global technology leaders including Cisco, Dell, VMware and Microsoft. Sentinel services customers both nationally and internationally with primary support operating centers in Downers Grove (HQ), Chicago, and Springfield, IL; Phoenix, AZ.; Lansing, and Grand Rapids, MI; Milwaukee, WI; and Denver, CO.

If you are MOTIVATED you can make IT happen at Sentinel. Our commitment to our employees is to create a work environment that encourages creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit, fosters growth through certification and hands-on training, and values a team-oriented culture with rewards based on impact!

If you share our passion about what technology can do and want to be part of a top workplace environment we'd like to have you join our team. Learn more at www.sentinel.com / careers.

As part of Sentinel's employment process, candidates will be required to complete a background check. Only those who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Sentinel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer including disability and veterans. In accordance with Title VII and state regulations, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, genetics, disability, military, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact SentinelHR1@sentinel.com.