Sparkhound is seeking an ambitious Business Development Representative (BDR) to join our growing team. This role is designed for a self-driven, results-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, performance-focused environment and is eager to build a long-term career in technology sales.
Why This Opportunity
This is an ideal entry point for someone looking to break into tech sales and gain hands-on experience in a true inside sales role focused on lead generation and outbound outreach. You’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive culture that values initiative, consistency, and follow-through, where performance is visible and rewarded.
The BDR role is designed as a foundational position within Sparkhound. Individuals who demonstrate strong execution, coachability, and results will be well-positioned for expanded responsibilities and longer-term growth opportunities within the organization.
Sparkhound offers a base salary plus performance-based incentives, rewarding professionals who consistently exceed expectations and deliver measurable results.
What You Will Do
- 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.
*Measures of Success*
- 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
- 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
- Proficiency in Apollo.io is preferred
- 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