Sales Development Representative

Engine • Chicago, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Sales Development Representative, you'll be responsible for generating and qualifying new sales opportunities through cold calling, prospecting, and other outreach efforts. You’ll be a key part of our sales engine, helping to fuel our rapid growth. This position is ideal for someone who is eager to hustle, learn on the fly, and grow within a fast-moving team. Expect to move quickly and adapt rapidly. You'll work toward measurable goals, with clear opportunities for promotion and career growth — including an average 8-month promotion path from SDR

AE for top performers.

Requirements

• You’re excited about starting or advancing your sales career, and you’re eager to build a solid foundation for long-term growth in the field.
• You have a strong desire to succeed, a natural sense of urgency, and the ability to push through challenges with enthusiasm.
• You’re not afraid to pick up the phone and speak to strangers, and you can quickly build rapport with decision-makers.
• You thrive in fast-moving environments, quickly learning and adapting to new processes, tools, and customer objections.
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively.
• You’re goal-driven and always looking for ways to improve your performance.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a sales or business development, staffing, telemarketing, or related role is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Make high-volume outbound calls to prospects, introducing them to our solutions, qualifying their needs, and scheduling meetings for the sales team.
• Leverage tools like LinkedIn, email, and other resources to identify new leads, research potential customers, and develop targeted outreach strategies.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of potential customers through strategic outreach and follow-up.
• Work closely with account executives, sales managers, and marketing teams to align outreach efforts and share insights from the field.
• Keep CRM systems up to date with accurate information on lead status, contact records, and follow-up activities.
• Stay up to date with product knowledge, industry trends, and sales best practices to maximize performance and personal growth.
• Meet and exceed daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs (e.g., call volume, meetings set, lead conversion rate).

Benefits

• Competitive base pay tied to role and experience, with equity for all employees.
• Some roles are also eligible for bonuses or commissions.
• Hybrid-hub model

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed