Esper

Sales Development Representative (Austin TX HQ)

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Austin TX USA

Hybrid

45K-60K Annually

Junior

Information Technology • Software

The Role

The Sales Development Representative is responsible for generating new business opportunities scheduling demos and collaborating with the sales team to meet monthly quotas in a fast-paced environment.

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About Esper

Founded in 2018 Esper empowers dynamic and responsive policymaking in government. Our mission is to align data stakeholders and public policy goals to streamline the policymaking process across all levels of government. By transforming traditional bureaucracy into a dynamic and flexible system Esper fosters innovation and collaboration enabling policymaking to be driven by data and insights.

Job Description

Esper is seeking a Sales Development Manager (SDR) to play a key role in our sales team responsible for driving top-of-funnel pipeline growth through prospecting and lead generation. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated results-driven individual with a passion for public sector technology and sales. This role requires a strong ability to engage with government decision-makers schedule high-quality product demonstrations and generate qualified opportunities for Account Executives. The Sales Development Representative will report to the Head of Growth and work closely with the sales and marketing teams to develop new business opportunities.

What You’ll Do

- Support 1-2 Account Executives by prospecting and scheduling product demos.

- Identify and develop new business opportunities within assigned prospect lists and expand into ancillary jurisdiction types.

- Quickly develop a thorough knowledge of Esper’s products and how they address key challenges in government policymaking and operations.

- Execute outreach campaigns and sequences created by yourself or sales management.

- Maintain a high volume of daily prospecting calls (60+ calls per day) and emails to engage potential customers.

- Establish credibility and rapport with prospects quickly to convert initial conversations into meaningful sales opportunities.

- Meet and exceed monthly quotas for scheduled demos and qualified opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

- 0 - 2 years of experience working in sales preferably within B2B SaaS or public sector technology.

- Passion for selling technology solutions that enhance government efficiency and policymaking.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly.

- Self-motivated goal-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

- Competitive and driven to succeed with a strong ability to handle objections and remain persistent.

- Ability to quickly learn and apply industry-specific terminology and product knowledge.

- Experience using Hubspot or a comparable CRM is a plus.

- Bachelor's degree in Business Political Science Finance or a related field preferred.

Location

This is a hybrid position open to candidates residing in Austin TX with a minimum in-office requirement of 3 days per week.

Compensation

Annual salary range: $45000 - $60000

Additional Earnings: Commission and other performance-based incentives

Perks and Benefits

- Be part of an innovative and collaborative team that supports and challenges you.

- Significant growth opportunities and the ability to shape Esper’s long-term success.

- Competitive salary and equity at a growing early-stage company.

- Paid holidays & unlimited PTO policy.

- Medical dental and vision insurance for employees.

- Generous parental & sick leave policies.

- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.

- Short/Long-term disability & life insurance coverage.

- Flexible spending account (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

- Work anniversary equity grants to reward loyalty and contributions.

- Monthly stipend to offset remote work expenses.

- Office equipment allowance to enhance productivity.

- Paid time off to participate in volunteer/community events.

Top Skills

Hubspot

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The Company

HQ: Austin TX

34 Employees

Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

At Esper we believe public policy should be transparent data-driven and accountable. We work with government and industry to analyze public policy and create better processes for the policymaking lifecycle through software. Our platform helps users streamline the policymaking process engage with citizens and track outcomes.