Sales Development Representative

selfpublishing.com•Austin, TX

8h•$35,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

We’ve got an incredible product and more inbound leads than we can handle—400+ every single day. That’s where you come in. As an SDR, you’ll be the first point of contact for aspiring authors who’ve opted into our resources. Your job? Learn their story, understand their goals, and set up meaningful consults with our Publishing Strategists to guide them forward. In addition to your day-to-day outreach, you’ll also represent selfpublishing.com at live events—traveling to 2–4 events per month to connect with attendees, share our mission from stage, and introduce new aspiring authors to our programs. If you love speaking to large audiences, enjoy traveling, and get energized by being the face of a powerful brand—this role is for you. (Brownie points if you’ve spoken at live events before!) This is a high-impact, high-growth role where your hustle = real results.

Requirements

Proven sales experience ($150K+ in total past sales)
CRM & structured sales process experience
Willingness and ability to travel frequently (2–4 events per month)
Live in the Austin area (Westlake proximity)

Nice To Haves

$1M+ in lifetime sales
1–2 years of high-performance sales experience
Experience with high-volume, low-ticket sales (ex: $10K or less, 1–2 call close)
Public speaking or event experience

Responsibilities

Make outbound calls to warm, qualified leads (no cold calls!)
Have real conversations with purpose-driven people
Discover each prospect’s goals, challenges, and current stage
Set high-quality, no-cost strategy calls with our Publishing team
Represent selfpublishing.com at live events (2–4 per month)
Speak confidently on stage, sharing our mission and services
Collaborate with a fast-moving team, give feedback, and help build a world-class sales organization