Entry-Level SDR – Renewable Energy Recruitment | Los Angeles, CA
LHi Group · Santa Monica, United States
Entry-Level SDR – Renewable Energy Recruitment | Los Angeles, CALocation: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA
Company: Piper Maddox | Part of LHi Group
Industry: Renewable Energy, Clean Energy & CleanTech
Position: Entry-Level Sales Development Representative (SDR) / Recruitment Consultant
Base Salary: $50,000 + $10,000 Guaranteed Commission + Uncapped Commission
Average First-Year Earnings (OTE): $70,000–$80,000+
Experience: Entry-Level | No Previous Sales or Recruitment Experience Required
Training: 12-Week Structured Sales & Recruitment Training Program
Launch Your Sales Career in Los AngelesLooking for an entry-level SDR job in Los Angeles where your ambition, communication skills, and sales performance can directly influence your earnings and career progression?
Piper Maddox, part of LHi Group, is hiring an Entry-Level Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join our team in Santa Monica, Los Angeles.
This opportunity is ideal for recent college graduates, aspiring sales professionals, career changers, and individuals with experience in customer service, hospitality, retail, or other customer-facing roles who want to transition into a professional sales career.
You'll develop skills in business development, lead generation, cold calling, client acquisition, negotiation, and consultative selling while building relationships with companies and professionals across the renewable energy and CleanTech industries.
Unlike a traditional SDR position focused exclusively on qualifying leads, this role provides the opportunity to develop into a full-cycle sales and recruitment consultant, managing relationships, negotiating deals, and earning commission through successful placements.
No previous sales, recruitment, or renewable energy industry experience is required.
We provide comprehensive training, ongoing mentorship, and a clear pathway for career progression.
If you're competitive, motivated by financial rewards, enjoy connecting with people, and want to build a long-term career in sales, we'd love to hear from you.
What Does an Entry-Level SDR Do at Piper Maddox?As an Entry-Level Sales Development Representative, you'll learn how to generate new business opportunities and develop relationships with organizations hiring specialist professionals.
Your role combines B2B sales, business development, talent acquisition, and relationship management.
You'll identify prospective clients, conduct outbound sales outreach, build professional relationships, and connect businesses with specialist talent across the renewable energy and CleanTech sectors.
As your experience develops, you'll gradually take ownership of the complete recruitment sales cycle, from initial prospecting and lead generation through to client management, candidate placement, and successful deal completion.
This is a sales-driven, revenue-generating position with uncapped commission potential.
From day one, you'll receive structured training and coaching to develop your sales confidence, commercial awareness, and industry knowledge.
Why Piper Maddox? Sales Careers in Renewable EnergyPiper Maddox specializes in recruitment across the Renewable Energy, Clean Energy, and Clean Technology industries.
We partner with organizations developing innovative technologies, delivering energy projects, and transforming how energy is generated, stored, distributed, and used.
Our specialist markets include:
- Renewable Energy
- Solar and Wind Energy
- Energy Storage and Battery Technology
- Electric Mobility (eMobility)
- Nuclear Power
- Energy Trading
- Clean Technology and Energy Innovation
As an SDR specializing in renewable energy recruitment, you'll develop commercial expertise while building relationships with organizations operating across these markets.
You'll learn how businesses hire specialist professionals, understand emerging industry trends, and develop a network of clients and candidates.
You don't need previous energy industry knowledge. We'll provide the market training and support you need to become a specialist in your sector.
Why Join LHi Group?Piper Maddox is part of LHi Group, a global, 100% employee-owned specialist talent solutions business.
Joining our Los Angeles team means becoming part of an ambitious, collaborative environment where performance, professional development, and long-term career progression are encouraged.
Here's what makes LHi Group different:
- Employee Ownership: Join a 100% employee-owned business where employees share in the company's long-term success.
- Sales Training & Development: Benefit from structured sales and recruitment training, ongoing mentorship, and practical coaching.
- Merit-Based Career Progression: Build your career through performance, professional development, and ambition.
- International Opportunities: With offices across the US, UK, and Europe, international career development opportunities may be available.
- Specialist Industry Expertise: Develop valuable commercial knowledge and professional networks within a dedicated recruitment market.
- Collaborative Sales Culture: Work alongside motivated colleagues in an environment that recognizes achievement, encourages teamwork, and celebrates success.
Salary, Commission & Benefits – Los Angeles SDR JobsWe offer a competitive compensation package designed to reward ambition, performance, and professional growth.
Competitive Compensation & Uncapped Commission- $50,000 annual base salary
- $10,000 guaranteed commission during training, paid biweekly
- Uncapped performance-based commission
- Average first-year total earnings of $70,000–$80,000+, including base salary and commission
- Opportunities to increase earnings as your sales performance and experience develop
Generous Paid Time Off- 20+ days of paid time off
- 13 company holidays including your birthday off
- 5 sick days
- 2 Mind & Body Days
- 1 volunteering day
- Summer Fridays
Comprehensive Employee Benefits- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Commuter benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee ownership opportunities, including eligibility for shareholder equity after 12 months
Sales Training & Career Development- Structured 12-week sales and recruitment training program
- Ongoing one-on-one coaching from your manager
- Hands-on B2B sales and business development training
- Cold calling, prospecting, and lead generation development
- Negotiation and closing training
- Specialist renewable energy market training
- Clear career progression opportunities
Sales Incentives & Company Culture- Weekly sales incentives and performance recognition
- Summer and holiday parties
- Monthly promotion lunches
- Breakfast clubs and quarterly lunch clubs
- Opportunities to earn up to two international incentive trips per year
- Employee-led equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives
- Long-service rewards, including additional paid time off, international office trips, sabbatical opportunities, and luxury rewards
Key Responsibilities – Entry-Level Sales Development RepresentativeAs an Entry-Level SDR at Piper Maddox, you'll learn how to identify new business opportunities, develop client relationships, and generate revenue through specialist recruitment solutions.
Your responsibilities will include:
Outbound Sales & Lead Generation- Identify prospective clients and generate new business opportunities within the renewable energy and CleanTech markets.
- Conduct outbound prospecting through cold calls, emails, LinkedIn, networking, and other outreach strategies.
- Build and manage a pipeline of prospective clients and business opportunities.
- Research target companies, decision-makers, hiring trends, and emerging market opportunities.
Business Development & Client Acquisition- Develop relationships with prospective clients and understand their recruitment needs.
- Introduce Piper Maddox's specialist recruitment services to new