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2026 Summer Intern - Sales Development Representative

Charles River Laboratories
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Job Summary

 

We are seeking a 2026 Summer Intern - Sales Development Representative (SDR). During this internship, you will work directly with the overall Charles River commercial team. You will also support teams in identifying, engaging, and qualifying prospective clients to fuel the sales pipeline for our portfolio of services. You will work closely with marketing, inside sales, field sales, and scientific subject matter experts to generate high-quality leads, conduct initial outreach, and set the foundation for long-term client relationships. 

 

This position will work remote from your home office and can be located anywhere within the U.S.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

 

  • Source and qualify new business opportunities through a combination of outbound prospecting (calls, emails, LinkedIn, other data sources) and inbound lead follow-up. 
  • Conduct discovery conversations with prospective clients to understand their research needs, qualify, and determine solution fit. 
  • Collaborate with marketing to follow up on campaigns, webinars, tradeshows, and digital leads. 
  • Accurately log and maintain all lead and prospect activity in Salesforce CRM. 
  • Book qualified introductory meetings for Client Services, SMEs in appropriate Service Lines. 
  • Maintain a consistent daily cadence of outreach activity, balancing volume and quality. 
  • Research target accounts and industries to develop tailored messaging and outreach strategies. 
  • Learn about Charles River services, therapeutic areas, and drug discovery and development trends. 

 

Position is open to anyone, regardless of age, who meets the educational and experience requirements as posted.
Must be authorized to work in the Unite States without requiring sponsorship. 

 

Job Qualifications

 

 

  • Education: Junior or Senior in a BA/BS program focused in business, marketing, or science related discipline.  
  • An aptitude for sales and engaging with B2B clients.
  • Customer service/sales experience a plus.  
  • Capable of working with a minimum of supervision remotely, able to handle multiple tasks, and effectively prioritize based on departmental goals. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.   
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail required.   

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

  • Must regularly operate a computer and occasionally operate other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.  
  • Must regularly communicate with employees/customers; must be able to exchange accurate information verbally (in person and on the phone) and in writing. 
  • Must occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.  

 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

 

This is a remote role and the candidate is expected to have appropriate accommodations to work remotely and meet the expectations listed in duties and responsibilities.  

 

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00 per hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.