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Sales Development Representative (SDR) | Outbound Prospecting

Key Facts

Other Skills

  • Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Organizational Skills
  • Time Management
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Resilience
  • Strong Work Ethic

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Strong spoken and written English communication skills
  • Ability to communicate confidently, clearly, and persuasively
  • Comfortable making high-volume outbound calls
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Requirements:

  • Conduct high-volume outbound outreach via phone, email, and text messaging
  • Qualify prospects based on predefined campaign criteria
  • Follow up with inbound leads generated through job postings and outreach efforts
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all prospect interactions

Job description

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Location: Remote (Open to LATAM & Global Candidates)
Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours (CST)

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and energetic Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting high-volume outbound prospecting to identify and qualify leads across various sales campaigns.

The ideal candidate is a confident communicator who enjoys speaking with people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and remains resilient when facing rejection. You will play a critical role in generating opportunities, qualifying prospects, and moving leads through the sales pipeline while delivering an exceptional experience throughout the process.

If you're coachable, goal-oriented, and looking to build a successful career in sales, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Outbound Prospecting

  • Conduct high-volume outbound outreach via phone, email, and text messaging.
  • Identify and engage prospective candidates and leads for assigned campaigns.
  • Build rapport quickly and maintain professional conversations with prospects.
  • Follow structured outreach cadences and prospecting workflows.
  • Consistently meet daily outreach activity goals.

Lead Qualification

  • Qualify prospects based on predefined campaign criteria.
  • Conduct discovery conversations to assess fit and interest.
  • Gather relevant information and identify next steps.
  • Advance qualified leads through the sales pipeline.
  • Ensure prospects receive a positive and professional experience.

Inbound Lead Follow-Up

  • Follow up with inbound leads generated through job postings and outreach efforts.
  • Engage interested prospects promptly and professionally.
  • Conduct qualification conversations and determine next steps.
  • Maintain communication with leads until a clear outcome is reached.

CRM & Pipeline Management

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all prospect interactions.
  • Log call notes, outreach activities, and lead status updates.
  • Track conversations and follow-up activities effectively.
  • Ensure CRM and tracking systems remain organized and accurate.
  • Support reporting efforts through detailed activity tracking.

Team Collaboration

  • Coordinate handoffs of qualified prospects to recruiting teams or sales leadership.
  • Communicate prospect insights and relevant information to stakeholders.
  • Participate in team meetings, coaching sessions, and training initiatives.
  • Collaborate with leadership to improve outreach effectiveness and campaign results.

Performance & Target Achievement

  • Meet daily and weekly outreach volume goals.
  • Achieve qualification and conversion targets.
  • Follow established sales processes and scripts.
  • Continuously improve outreach techniques and communication skills.
  • Maintain consistent activity and performance standards.


What Makes You a Perfect Fit?

  • High energy and enthusiasm.
  • Naturally personable and comfortable speaking with new people.
  • Strong resilience and ability to handle rejection professionally.
  • Goal-oriented and motivated by achieving results.
  • Highly organized with strong follow-up skills.
  • Coachable and eager to learn.
  • Strong work ethic and personal accountability.
  • Positive attitude and team-first mentality.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment.

Required Experience & Skills (Minimum)

  • Strong spoken and written English communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate confidently, clearly, and persuasively.
  • Comfortable making high-volume outbound calls.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple conversations and follow-up tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to follow structured sales processes and scripts.
  • Reliable internet connection and dedicated remote workspace.
  • Availability to work during U.S. Central Standard Time business hours.

Ideal Experience & Skills

  • Previous experience in:
    • Sales Development Representative (SDR) roles
    • Business Development Representative (BDR) roles
    • Outbound sales
    • Cold calling
    • Recruiting
    • Lead generation
  • Experience using CRM systems or applicant tracking systems.
  • Experience working with U.S.-based companies or clients.
  • Experience in commission-based or performance-driven environments.
  • Familiarity with sales metrics and pipeline management.
  • Experience meeting daily activity and conversion goals.

Tech Stack & Tools

  • Google Workspace (Gmail, Sheets, Drive)
  • Slack
  • CRM or Lead Tracking Software
  • Phone & Dialer Systems
  • Email Outreach Tools


What Does a Typical Day Look Like?

An SDR's day is focused on prospecting, qualifying leads, and generating opportunities for the sales team.

You will:

  • Review your lead queue and daily outreach goals.
  • Make outbound calls to prospective candidates and leads.
  • Send follow-up emails and text messages.
  • Conduct qualification conversations.
  • Log notes and update CRM records in real time.
  • Follow established outreach cadences.
  • Coordinate handoffs for qualified prospects.
  • Monitor progress toward daily and weekly performance goals.
  • Participate in team coaching and training sessions.

In essence: you are responsible for creating opportunities, building the top of the sales pipeline, and helping drive business growth through consistent outreach and lead qualification.

Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)

  • Daily outbound call volume.
  • Daily outreach activity completion.
  • Lead qualification rate.
  • Contact-to-conversation conversion rate.
  • Qualified lead generation.
  • Follow-up completion rate.
  • CRM accuracy and activity tracking.
  • Weekly and monthly performance goal attainment.
  • Overall contribution to pipeline growth.

Why Join Us?

  • Fully remote work environment.
  • Opportunity to develop and grow your sales career.
  • Ongoing coaching and professional development.
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture.
  • Exposure to a variety of sales campaigns and industries.
  • Clear opportunities for advancement as the company grows.
  • Access to modern tools and systems that support success and productivity.

Interview Process

  1. Initial Application Review
  2. Intro Video
  3. Client Interview
  4. Offer & Onboarding

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