Sales Development Representative - January 2025 Start Date
Atlanta, GA
Eliassen Group's Sales Development Program
Looking to begin a career in sales? Eliassen Group's SDR Program starts off with an 18-week program focused on the fundamentals of both recruiting and sales. The program is a great way to learn to navigate the complexities of both corporate America and technology and designed to develop skills in areas such as communication, research, marketing, branding, business acumen, pricing & negotiation, technology, and the key building blocks for you to become a successful seller.
What it looks like today
Start with a cohort of peers in an immersive training program designed to establish a core foundation that can be utilized throughout your career.
The 18-week program has a mix of classroom instruction, cohort breakouts, utilization of our internal AI, shadow sessions, partnership with leadership and Sr. Sellers for hands on experience and a progressive path to becoming an Account Executive in 18 weeks,
The program includes gamification, competitions, panel sessions with top performers and introductions to the Executive team.
Within the first 2 weeks you will begin interacting with consultants to learn foundational aspects of the sourcing and recruiting process which will help you understand how Eliassen's delivery process works. The practical/hands on recruiting and sourcing will take you to week 7 where you begin to interact with clients with the help of your leadership team or Sr. Selling partner.
Career Outlook
Realistic opportunity for 6-figure income through a base salary plus uncapped commission structure within 18 months.
Your merit, success, and drive provide the framework to create your own career path (senior sales, management, strategic accounts, etc.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Setting meetings with current and prospective clients for your leader or mentor gives you exposure to the industry and flow of the business without the stress and pressure of having to run a meeting or understand technology as you begin your sales career. You will be joining/shadowing each of those experiences with the goal of majority of those relationships becoming yours upon graduation.
Progressing through the program you will be making connections and developing relationships.
Requirements
Must possess exceptional communication and presentations skills, a great personality, strong organization skills and a sense of self-drive.
High energy with an aptitude to learn new sales practices, networking techniques and technology trends.
Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
Should have a high-level understanding of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
Preference is given to a candidate with a bachelor's degree.
About Eliassen Group
Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company that provides business and IT services for our clients as they seek to transform and execute strategies that will drive exceptional outcomes. Leveraging over 30 years of success, we focus on professional services, talent solutions, and life sciences. Eliassen Group offers local community presence and deep networks. We are committed to positively impacting the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which we operate. Most recently, Energage named Eliassen Group a winner of the Top Workplaces Award, and we have been recognized as a US Best Managed Company.
Range and additional compensation disclaimer: The base salary rate will be commensurate with experience level and past success. A competitive, tiered commission structure based on weekly spread is also provided.
General Description Benefit Offerings disclaimer: W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans, some with an Employer HSA contribution), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits, basic life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and PTO consisting of 10 holidays, 5 sick days (or more if required by law in the state/locality where you work), 15+ days of vacation (based on tenure), bereavement leave, and 6-8 weeks paid maternity/disability leave and 2-4 weeks paid parental leave (based on tenure).
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