Sales Development Representative

ZSG is one of the leading Executive Search firms serving construction and manufacturing. We're having a record year and are looking to grow our team in Columbus, Ohio with top salespeople and recruiters. No previous recruitment experience is required!

Executive Search is a rapidly growing, multi-billion-dollar industry, with a strong outlook over the next 20+ years due to high-level employee demand. We've been a Fast 50 company in Central OH for four years in a row. ZSG is excellent for those about to graduate college, those who have recently graduated, or sales professionals who are looking for a more dynamic sales role.

Why Do People Enjoy Working at ZSG?

Income - Our people earn an exceptional income. That includes a base salary, bonuses, industry-leading, uncapped commissions, and a benefits package. Our average income across ZSG in 2024 was ~$245k, with people who have been here for 3+ years bringing in an average of ~$313k.

Growth - We offer lots of advancement opportunities, with most new SDRs being promoted three times in year one.

Freedom - We treat our people like adults, and we don't micromanage them. We encourage entrepreneurial thinking, and there is a lot of extra flexibility for people who are top performers.

Tools & Resources - We offer the best sales tools in the industry, that will allow you to successfully complete searches for our clients. We have a three-tiered training system that allows you to develop into a leading recruiter in your specialty area.

Team - You will be part of a successful team that will teach you the ropes of the business and provide you with lots of collaboration, learning, and mentoring.

What Will You Be Doing?

Developing your market knowledge and becoming an expert in a niche part of the manufacturing or construction industry.

Connecting with industry leaders and selling in ZSG's top-tier executive search services through cold calling, email campaigns, and social networking.

Shadowing calls with our Practice Leaders to learn how to most successfully sell our business.

Learning how to run an efficient sales cycle from prospecting through close.

Building your "recruiter muscle" to become a successful Executive Recruiter (most SDRs are promoted within their first 1-3 months).

Who Do We Hire?

People who are smart and can handle fast moving situations, and who are creative problem solvers.

People who like sales, or who like interacting with people in general.

People with lots of drive and ambition. Our people are motivated by recognition and being rewarded for achievement.

People who are looking for a proven methodology of doing search, that if followed, will allow them to be hugely successful.

People that have a little bit of a rebellious streak. We value individuality, as well as those that exhibit grit and moxie.

People familiar with Microsoft Excel and Word.Please send your resume to . If you are interested in a role with ZSG and are experienced in the industry, please let me know, and we can discuss other positions as well.

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