Sales Development Representative (SDR) – Recruitment Solutions

Zealant Consulting Group; India; Remote; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first work environment

Structured training on recruitment services

Clear growth path into sales roles

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

A recruitment solutions provider is looking for a motivated Sales Development Representative to support its growth. This role involves identifying and engaging potential clients, primarily in the startup and tech sectors, and generating qualified leads. Responsibilities include cold outreach, client engagement, and maintaining records in a CRM. Ideal for those with 0-2 years of sales experience, strong communication skills, and an interest in B2B sales. The position offers a remote-first work environment and performance-based incentives.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in sales, business development, or lead generation.
• Strong interest in B2B sales and recruitment.
• Comfortable with cold calling and email outreach.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential clients for recruitment services.
• Initiate conversations with key decision-makers.
• Maintain records of activities in the CRM system.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills in English

Cold calling

Email outreach

LinkedIn prospecting

Self-motivated

Tools

CRM tools

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Lead databases

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for a driven and highly motivated Sales Development Representative (SDR) to support the growth of our Recruitment Solutions business. This role is ideal for early-career professionals who want to build a strong foundation in B2B sales, lead generation, and consultative selling within the staffing and talent acquisition industry.

As an SDR, you will be responsible for identifying, researching, and engaging potential clients—primarily startup founders, HR leaders, Talent Acquisition heads, and hiring managers—and generating qualified leads for our recruitment services.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Generation & Prospecting

• Identify and research potential clients (startups, tech companies, SMEs, enterprises) who require recruitment and talent acquisition services
• Build targeted prospect lists using LinkedIn, job portals, databases, and other online tools
• Conduct outbound outreach via cold calls, emails, LinkedIn messages, and follow-ups

Client Engagement & Qualification

• Initiate conversations with decision-makers (Founders, HR Managers, TA Heads, CHROs)
• Understand hiring needs, business challenges, and talent requirements
• Qualify leads based on hiring urgency, role types, and decision-making authority
• Schedule meetings or hand over qualified opportunities to senior sales or leadership teams

CRM & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of all activities in the CRM system
• Track leads, follow-ups, and conversion status
• Share daily/weekly reports on outreach, responses, and qualified leads

Collaboration & Learning

• Work closely with recruitment consultants and leadership to understand service offerings
• Learn recruitment industry terminology, hiring models, and client expectations
• Continuously improve outreach scripts and messaging based on feedback

Required Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

• 0–2 years of experience in sales, business development, inside sales, or lead generation (freshers with strong communication skills are welcome)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Comfortable with cold calling, email outreach, and LinkedIn prospecting
• Strong interest in B2B sales, recruitment, and consulting services
• Basic understanding of corporate structures and decision-makers

Good to Have

• Exposure to recruitment, staffing, HR consulting, or SaaS sales
• Experience using LinkedIn Sales Navigator, CRM tools, or lead databases
• Familiarity with startups, tech hiring, or B2B services

What We’re Looking For

• Self-motivated and target-driven mindset
• Willingness to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Strong follow-up discipline and attention to detail
• Confidence in speaking with senior stakeholders
• Ability to work independently in a remote setup

What We Offer

• Remote-first work environment
• Structured training on recruitment services and B2B sales
• Clear growth path into Business Development / Account Management / Sales roles
• Performance-based incentives and recognition
• Opportunity to work closely with founders and senior leadership

Why Join Us?

• Build a strong career foundation in recruitment consulting and B2B sales
• Gain hands-on exposure to the startup and hiring ecosystem
• Work with diverse clients across industries and growth stages
• Be part of a collaborative, learning-focused team