Outbound SDR — Build & Qualify Construction Leads

Alside; Cuyahoga Falls (OH); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Alside, a national exterior building products distributor, is seeking an SDR to serve as the first contact for new prospective customers. You will drive outbound outreach, qualify leads, and nurture early opportunities into sales-ready prospects across contractors, remodelers, and builders.

If you excel in proactive communication and thrive in outbound environments, you will help expand our market presence while aligning with safety and core values.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in outbound sales, inside sales, or business development.
• Strong communication skills, confident on the phone and clear in writing.
• Familiarity with lead engagement tools like Salesloft, Outreach, or Apollo.
• Experience working in CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).
• Highly organized and self-motivated with a persistent, goal-driven mindset.
• Bonus: background in construction, building products, distribution, or a trade-related industry.

Responsibilities

• Prospect new leads through outbound calls, personalized emails, LinkedIn outreach, and follow-up cadences
• Nurture early-stage leads and re-engage dormant accounts using structured sequences and personalized touchpoints
• Qualify leads based on target customer profiles, project timelines, and decision-making authority
• Schedule discovery calls and appointments for the outside sales team; ensure smooth hand-off
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of lead activity, notes, and status in CRM (e.g., Salesforce)
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to align messaging, campaigns, and follow-up strategies
• Monitor and report on outreach effectiveness, response rates, and conversion metrics
• Continuously improve outreach templates and nurture sequences using data and prospect feedback

Skills

Outbound sales

Communication skills

Salesloft

Outreach

Apollo

Salesforce

Organization

Construction background

Tools

Salesloft

Outreach

Apollo

Salesforce

Job description

Alside, a national exterior building products distributor, is seeking an SDR to serve as the first contact for new prospective customers. You will drive outbound outreach, qualify leads, and nurture early opportunities into sales-ready prospects across contractors, remodelers, and builders.

If you excel in proactive communication and thrive in outbound environments, you will help expand our market presence while aligning with safety and core values.