Hostaway is an industry leading, AI-powered vacation rental management platform designed for professional short-term rental operators. They are seeking a highly motivated Sales Development Representative (SDR) to research and identify potential clients, conduct outbound prospecting, and collaborate with the sales team to drive growth in the North American market.
Responsibilities:
- Research and identify potential clients and key decision-makers within target industries and accounts in the North American market
- Conduct outbound prospecting activities, including cold calling, email outreach, and social selling, to generate interest and qualify leads
- Engage with prospects to understand their business needs, challenges, and objectives, and effectively communicate the value proposition of our products/services
- Collaborate closely with the sales team to develop and execute strategic outreach campaigns and follow-up strategies to drive engagement and conversion
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all prospect interactions and activities in the CRM system
- Work closely with marketing to provide feedback on lead quality and campaign effectiveness, and leverage marketing materials to support outreach efforts
- Meet and exceed monthly/quarterly targets for qualified meetings and pipeline generation
Requirements:
- Previous outbound sales experience in a B2B SaaS environment
- Proven track record of exceeding targets and delivering results in a fast-paced, target-driven sales environment
- Strong prospecting and cold calling skills, with the ability to effectively engage and build rapport with prospects over the phone and via email
- Highly motivated self-starter with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
- Fluent in English (written and verbal), with excellent communication skills
- Experience using CRM systems (e.g., Hubspot) and sales engagement tools (e.g., Outreach, SalesLoft) is a plus
- A 2nd language would be advantageous