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Sales Development Rep

@ Actalent

Ottawa, Ontario

1+ years experience
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Overview

Actalent is hiring an entry-level Sales Development Representative to build B2B relationships with engineering and sciences clients and to place skilled consultants. The role involves prospecting, face-to-face client meetings, negotiating bill rates and working with recruiters. The posting states a 24-week paid training period, a base salary of $62,500 after training, and unlimited commission potential.

Responsibilities:

  • Identify and manage target accounts and prospects
  • Conduct face-to-face meetings with decision makers
  • Negotiate bill rates and terms
  • Provide consultants and proactively market candidate resumes
  • Partner with recruiters to identify engineering and science talent

Requirements summary:

  • 1-3 years of customer service, leadership or sales experience
  • Strong desire for B2B relationship-based sales
  • Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
  • Sense of urgency and strong presentation skills
  • Bachelor's degree preferred

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Benefits mentioned

Retirement planTuition supportEmployee discount
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-06-09
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-10-10

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSales
Experience1+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelground: minimal
Work settingClient sites, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (preferred)
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Tuition support, Performance bonus, Employee discount, Wellness, Home office allowance

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Actalent

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An Engineering and Sciences Services Company | People to Possible

Full company description

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.  Our expertise spans capabilities in engineering including product and manufacturing, systems and software, construction management, environmental, architecture and civil; and power and utilities. We focus on sciences capabilities in laboratory sciences, healthcare, and clinical research. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.

LinkedIn followers
426,642
People associated on LinkedIn
6,504
Reported office locations
  • Hanover, Maryland 21076, US
Business categories
  • Business Information Systems
  • Business Development
  • Consulting
  • Professional Services
Other recorded names
  • Actalent
Specialties
  • Engineering
  • Science
  • Talent Solutions
  • and Services
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
Yes
Reported total investment
0

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Our…

FieldValue
IndustryBusiness Consulting and Services
Company size5,001-10,000 employees
HeadquartersHanover, Maryland
Organization typePrivately Held
SpecialtiesEngineeringScienceTalent Solutionsand Services
Open jobs on Jobsy221
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Job description

Overview

Actalent connects passion with purpose.

We’re looking for a highly motivated Entry-Level Sales Development Representative to join our team and help us advance the careers of skilled professionals doing impactful work. Building trusted relationships with our network of engineering and sciences companies under our Actalent brand, or corporate companies under our Aston Carter brand, is a key part of our company strategy. If you’re enthusiastic about partnering with companies who are making an impact in the world of engineering and sciences—keep reading, we might be a great match!

About Actalent

With global headquarters outside of Baltimore, MD, Actalent has an existing network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, including many of the Fortune 500. We give clients access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market, supporting engineering and science initiatives that advance how companies serve the world.

Our Aston Carter brand provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies.

You Will

  • Serve as talent solutions and services subject matter expert for respective territory
  • Establish (and adjust when necessary) a list of target accounts and prospects using all available internal and external resources.
  • Identify, develop, and manage new and existing customer relationships by leveraging resources including but not limited to CRMs and external networking tools.
  • Conduct well-prepared face to face meetings with decision makers; get results by asking appropriate questions that qualify business and take advantage of opportunities to create value and meet client needs.
  • Increase sales and market share through assigned and newly generated accounts.
  • 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 consultants; proactively market resumes of ideal candidates.
  • Perform sales related activities including, but not limited to leading meetings at client sites and client manager, and consultant lunches.
  • Partner with the recruiting team in identifying top Sciences and Engineering talent to fulfill client needs.

We Will

We commit to providing continued education and training throughout your career to keep your skillset sharp and competitive:

  • You’ll take part in a comprehensive, structured training program to prepare you for your role, including role plays, job shadows and teach-backs to create camaraderie and ensure you become a subject matter expert within your industry.
  • Throughout your career at Actalent, you will engage in both formal and informal mentorship programs to progress toward your personal and professional goals.
  • At every step of the way, you will be surrounded by a positive and supportive culture that encourages everyone to help develop themselves and others.
  • Actalent promotes almost exclusively from within. Employees have the opportunity to develop and advance into leadership, management or explore other opportunities across our business.

Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 1-3 years of experience in customer service, leadership, and/or sales (to include sales major/clubs/internships)
  • Strong desire for a career in Business-to-Business/relationship-based sales
  • Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
  • Sense of urgency, excellent presentation skills and a high standard of character and professionalism
  • Strong propensity to learn as necessary

Benefits and Compensation

  • Unlimited commission potential
    • Paid 24-week training period to start w/ initial salary of $47,500
    • Post training base salary of $62,500 after hourly paid training period
    • Our top 10% of account managers earned an average of $92,000 in year one, $190,000 in year two, and $253,000 in year five
    • Monthly car allowance ($550/month) and monthly cell allowance ($150/month) after hourly paid training period
  • Performance-based incentives
    • Quarterly bonuses
    • All-expenses-paid annual trip for top performers
    • Company-funded investment plan with paid dividends
  • Benefits
    • 401(k)
    • Employee discounts
    • Tuition reimbursement program
    • Monthly wellness calls

Our Culture

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage all employees to bring their most authentic selves to work. To achieve these goals, we offer a range of community groups and service opportunities for all employees.

Allegis Group Foundation

The Allegis Group Foundation is a central part of our commitment to giving back to the communities in which we work and live. Did you know that the Allegis Group Foundation can accelerate your efforts to create meaningful change in our communities? Incorporated in 2000, this philanthropic arm of our business awards direct grants to nonprofit organizations and provides additional financial support through our Employee/Office Match Program.

We form strategic alliances with national organizations for the contributions they make to the communities we serve, their ability to help our organization make an impact in the marketplace, and the development offerings they have for our internal employees and consultants.

Check out our Instagram and LinkedIn to see what it’s like to be part of our team: instagram.com/weareactalent | https://www.linkedin.com/company/actalentservices

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.

#actalentinternal #LI-Onsite

Telecommute

No

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