Founding Sales Development Representative at hirepluto in Chicago, Illinois

Posted in Other 3 days ago.

Type: full-time





Job Description:

About the Role

We're seeking a driven and entrepreneurial Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join as a member of our Go-To-Market team. You'll spearhead our outbound sales efforts in this high-impact, foundational role offering significant growth opportunities. You'll have autonomy in crafting our outreach strategy, conducting experiments, and directly shaping our sales processes.

A Day in the Life
  • Execute strategic outbound prospecting (primarily via cold emailing and cold calling).
  • Conduct targeted research to identify and engage high-value prospects.
  • Utilize and optimize essential SDR tools (CRM, outreach platforms, prospecting databases) to maintain a robust pipeline.
  • Refine outreach messaging and processes based on feedback and results.
  • Document all interactions meticulously in our CRM to facilitate seamless handoffs to the sales team.
  • Collaborate closely with founders to drive continuous improvement and strategy refinement.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead Generation: Identify and engage key decision-makers.
  • Prospect Qualification: Quickly qualify leads by understanding their pain points, needs, and level of interest.
  • Outreach Strategy: Develop, test, and iterate on outbound strategies to build and sustain a healthy sales funnel.
  • Pipeline Management: Maintain clear and organized records of prospect interactions, ensuring accurate and actionable CRM data.
  • Collaboration: Partner with founders and team members to enhance lead generation and sales strategies.

What We are Looking For
  • Experience: 1-3 years in SDR or similar outbound sales roles, ideally within early-stage startups.
  • Tool Expertise: Proficiency with CRM tools (HubSpot, Salesforce), outreach software (Outreach, Apollo, SalesLoft), and data research platforms (ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator).
  • Self-Starter: Highly motivated, autonomous, and comfortable shaping your role in a dynamic startup environment.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging senior executives effectively.
  • Process-Oriented: Detail-oriented with strong org

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