Sparkhound is seeking an ambitious Sales Development Representative to join our growing team. This role is designed for a self-driven, results-oriented professional focused on lead generation and outbound outreach, providing an ideal entry point into tech sales.
Responsibilities:
- Lead Generation: Identify and engage potential leads
- Outreach: Initiate conversations and introduce Sparkhound services via email, phone calls, and LinkedIn
- Prospecting: Actively call prospects over the phone, send direct emails, perform LinkedIn outreaches, and engage in other secondary prospecting activities
- Qualification: Follow Sparkhound’s qualification process to assess the needs of potential customers and determine if they are a good fit for our services
- Appointment Setting: Schedule prospect meetings
- Make at least 60 calls to the target market per day
- Send at least 50 emails to the target market per day
- Schedule at least 2 qualified first-time appointments per week
- Record all lead generation activity in Apollo.io
Requirements:
- Remote, with preference for candidates based in Louisiana, Texas, or Alabama
- 1–3 years of inside sales experience (lead generation and high-volume outreach) in any industry, or a recent graduate with a sales-related degree seeking to build foundational experience in tech sales
- Proven ability to generate positive conversations with prospects
- Ability to form relationships across the organization
- Strong, persuasive verbal and written communication skills
- Proven experience in a sales role, with a focus on lead generation
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to overcome objections and close deals
- Solid understanding of sales methodologies and techniques
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a customer-centric mindset
- Proficiency in Apollo.io