Salary Range
$25,000 to $75,000Overview
Sales development representatives (SDRs) conduct research to identify sales prospects. Then they contact prospects to generate leads and foster new clients. Their ultimate goal is to pass qualified prospects to an account executive (who is also known as an account representative), who closes the sale by customizing solutions to the prospect’s needs, delivering the product or service to the new client, and maintaining the relationship with the client.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
About as Fast as the AveragePersonality Traits
Outgoing
Problem-Solving
Social
Career Ladder
Director of Sales or Marketing
Sales or Marketing Department Managers
Account Executive
Sales Development Representative
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