Sales Development Representative (SDR)
USATestprep
About the Role
This is a part-time, remote position for candidates located within the United States, working up to 25 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Appointment and meeting scheduling (demos)
- Targeted outbound prospecting
- Maintain standard availability within the Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. CT window
- Responsible for an assigned territory or portfolio of customers to target for remote sales development calls
- Partner with marketing to ensure that all qualified leads are effectively flowing through our lead-handling processes
- Coordinate with AE team members to understand customers’ unique needs and potential sales opportunities
- Reach out to contacts to promote new and existing products and services
- Identify the needs of prospects, determine if they could be a viable opportunity, and book appointments for the appropriate AE
- Proactively seek new opportunities within assigned territories and markets
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Provide your own laptop or desktop running Windows 10/11 or macOS (Chromebooks and tablets are not supported)
- Maintain a stable internet connection and a professional presence on Zoom
- Utilize Salesforce (and other items in our tech stack) for all activities related to prospecting, i.e. inbound leads, conference leads, cold calls, emails etc.
- Proficiency with CRM systems, email platforms, social media, and other sales technology
Qualifications
- Driven candidates with a dynamic set of skills
- Proficiency in product knowledge and understanding of the target market
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage prospects effectively
- Active listening and relationship-building skills
- Experience researching prospects and conducting targeted outbound outreach
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Adaptability and comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Resilience and persistence when overcoming objections and handling rejection
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with Account Executives, Marketing, and cross-functional teams
- Goal-oriented, coachable, and committed to continuous learning
- Professionalism, integrity, empathy, and accountability in all interactions
- Have a desire to work with an awesome product that you can sell with enthusiasm
- Have a proven track record of sales success
- Strong communicator with the ability to communicate effectively and persuasively that coincides with being able to know your audience
- Ability to prospect in a variety of contexts, including emails, phone calls, events, in-person sales pitches, and other industry meetings
- Strong organizational skills that result in the completion of daily tasks and successfully meeting all goals