Sales Development Representative - Outbound

<meta><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;text-align:start;"=""><b><strong style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">POSITION OVERVIEW</strong></b></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"=""><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">We’re</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">looking for a driven, outbound-focused Sales Development Representative to join our growing SDR team. In this role,</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">you’ll</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">be the first point of contact for prospects at the top of our funnel — converting marketing-sourced leads and self-identified prospects into qualified meetings for our Account Executive team.</span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"=""><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">This is a purely outbound role. Success here is built on calling craft, persistence, and the ability to have sharp, credible conversations with decision-makers in municipal and private waste organizations. If</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">you’re</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">someone who is genuinely comfortable with the discomfort of cold outreach — and who takes pride in the technical side of prospecting — this role is built for you.</span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"=""><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Routeware</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">is one of the few companies where the work you do in sales is directly tied to an industry that serves communities and the environment. If that kind of mission resonates with you,</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">we’d</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">like to meet you</span></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"=""><br></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"=""><b><strong style="white-space:pre-wrap;">COMPENSATION</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">$55k-65k Base Salary with $100k OTE </span></li></ul><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"=""><br></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"=""><b><strong style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Conduct cold outreach to top-of-funnel leads sourced through marketing nurture campaigns, company-hosted webinars, and industry events including tradeshows, conferences, and exhibitions</span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></li></ul><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Independently research and</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">identify</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">additional</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">prospects within your assigned territory to supplement marketing-sourced leads</span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></li></ul><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Engage decision-makers primarily through cold calling and email outreach to qualify and advance leads through the funnel</span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></li></ul><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Qualify prospects and book introductory meetings for the Account Executive team</span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></li></ul><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Collaborate with Account Executives to align on target accounts, messaging, and ensure a seamless handoff of qualified opportunities</span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></li></ul><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Consistently meet or exceed monthly SDR activity and pipeline metrics</span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></li></ul><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Maintain</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">accurate</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">and up-to-date account and contact information throughout the prospecting process</span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></li></ul><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;text-align:start;"=""><br></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;text-align:start;"=""><b><strong style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">QUALIFICATIONS</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Direct experience in an SDR or BDR role with a demonstrated focus on outbound prospecting</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span><i><em style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">(strongly preferred)</em></i><span style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></li></ul><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Proven</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">track record</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">of meeting or exceeding quota through cold outreach</span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></li></ul><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Strong phone presence and comfort leading early-stage discovery conversations</span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></li></ul><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Working knowledge of Salesforce and Outreach in a sales development capacity</span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></li></ul><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Working experience applying BANT or a similar qualification framework</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span><i><em style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">(preferred)</em></i><span style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></li></ul><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Familiarity with MEDDIC</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span><i><em style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">(nice to have)</em></i><span style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></li></ul><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience selling in a vertical SaaS or general SaaS environment</span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></li></ul><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;text-align:start;"=""><br></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;text-align:start;"=""><b><strong style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">BENEFITS</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Comprehensive benefits (medical with HSA option, vision, dental, and life insurance)</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Paid parental leave</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Medical and Dependent FSA</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">401K match</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Unlimited PTO</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Ten company holidays</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">1 Volunteer day</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;text-align:start;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Summer Friday's</span><br><br><i><em style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Routeware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits all forms of discrimination or harassment. At Routeware, we are committed to the principle of equality, and all employment decisions are based on job requirements, business needs, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.</em></i></li></ul>

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