Sales Development Representative (SDR) – Entry Level / Associate
afi · Colombo
Job description
About the role
We’re looking for a driven Sales Development Representative to build and manage a strong sales pipeline, focusing on outbound prospecting, lead qualification, and CRM hygiene across US, Scandinavian and Sri Lankan markets.
Key responsibilities
- Research and identify target accounts and key decision‑makers, especially in the US and Scandinavian markets.
- Run outbound outreach campaigns via email, cold calling, and LinkedIn.
- Qualify inbound and outbound leads using established criteria such as BANT.
- Collaborate with the SDR team to build and manage a consistent pipeline of qualified opportunities.
- Maintain clean, accurate pipeline data in the CRM.
- Conduct market and competitor research to refine targeting and messaging for different regions.
- Manage and report on personal KPIs (calls, emails, meetings booked, conversion rates).
- Collaborate with sales and marketing on campaign execution and messaging.
Required profile
- 1–2 years of experience in an SDR, BDR, or similar outbound sales role (B2B preferred).
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or related field preferred (not mandatory).
- Track record of meeting or exceeding outreach/meeting‑booked targets.
- Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced, target‑driven environment.
- Willingness to work EST hours for a few days per week to support US market outreach.
Required skills
- Proven ability to prospect and hold conversations with cold/warm leads.
- Strong verbal and written communication.
- Comfortable with rejection and maintaining high daily outreach volume.
- Data‑driven mindset with ability to track and improve personal metrics.
- Organized, self‑directed, and able to manage a full pipeline independently.
- Working knowledge of CRM tools such as Salesforce or HubSpot.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
- Experience or interest in international/multi‑market outreach, especially US and Nordic/Scandinavian regions.
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