Sales Development Representative

Houzz; Hyde Park Township (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative company that is transforming the home remodeling industry! As a Sales Development Representative, you will be at the forefront of helping professionals grow their businesses through a powerful SaaS solution. With comprehensive training through the Houzz University SDR Program, you'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to excel in sales. This entry-level role offers a supportive environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. If you're eager to advance your career in SaaS sales and thrive in a collaborative team, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Home Internet Stipend

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Maternity/Paternity Leave Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development Reimbursement

401(k) Retirement Savings Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Healthy at Houzz Program

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer interaction is a must.
• Strong communication and adaptability skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Contact Houzz professionals via phone and email.
• Educate professionals on the Houzz Pro platform.

Skills

Customer Interaction

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Tech Savvy

Team Player

Grit and Resilience

Coachability

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Job description

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To be eligible for this position, you must be a permanent resident in one of the following states: AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IN, IA, KY, MN, MO, NV, NC, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, or WA.

Our Sales Development Representatives help industry professionals grow and manage their businesses through one easy-to-use, SaaS-based solution: Houzz Pro. Our team of SDR’s are often the first people our professionals come in contact with and are one of the main sources that enable our sales team to succeed!

Are you looking to advance your career in SaaS Sales while being a part of an organization that is revolutionizing its industry? Then look no further!

The Houzz University SDR Program offers all-inclusive training designed to prepare you with the best-in-class sales techniques, strategies, and product knowledge to become a top-performing Sales Development Representative. This program combines personal coaching with certifications, along with first-hand experience pitching our products. Upon successful completion of the 12 month Houzz University SDR Program, you will be eligible to interview for a promotion to Sales Representative!

The expected start date for this role will be June 9, 2025.

What You’ll Do

• Contact via phone and email the Houzz professional community as well as home professionals not yet on the Houzz Pro platform
• Educate remodeling, design and service professionals on the Houzz Pro platform while building value around our Houzz local marketing opportunities
• Qualify all sales leads based upon specific lead qualification criteria
• Schedule calls between Houzz professionals and our SaaS Sales Representatives
• Assist Houzz professionals with creating free professional profiles
• Develop superior customer service relationship with generated leads and prospects

At a Minimum, We’d Like You to Have

• Previous experience directly interacting with customers/clients
• Grit and Resilience - Your goal oriented and optimistic when working through new challenges
• Coachability - You thrive in environments focused on development all while welcoming feedback for continuous improvement
• Communication - You are a confident communicator who possesses strong written and verbal skills
• Adaptability - You learn quickly and embrace change in fast paced environments
• Tech savvy - You’re a go-to tech whiz that enjoys mastering new tools and technologies
• Team player - you enjoy working within a team environment in order to achieve shared goals

Ideally, You'll Also Have

• 1 year of experience working in Inside Sales, Retail Sales, Customer Service, Call Center, Management Trainee, or Restaurant/Hospitality is preferred
• Undergraduate degree is preferred but not required

Compensation, Benefits and Perks

This role offers an hourly base pay rate plus uncapped variable pay based on business metrics and individual performance. The average Sales Development Representative earns $50,000 - $70,000 per year based on location, hours worked, and overall performance against metrics. For California, Washington, and Oregon, the base pay rate is $20.04 per hour, and for all other locations, the base pay rate is $18.16 per hour. We also offer competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Houzz.

Benefits and perks include:

- Paid Time Off (PTO)

- Home internet stipend

- Medical, dental, and vision benefits

- Maternity/paternity leave program

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Professional Development Reimbursement Program

- 401(k) retirement savings plans (Pre-Tax and Roth)

- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Medical & Dependent Care

- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution

- Healthy at Houzz program

Houzz is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. When applying for a role at Houzz, we guarantee your application will be considered regardless of your sex; race; color; gender; national origin; height or weight; ancestry; physical or mental disability; medical condition; genetic information; marital status; registered domestic partner status; age; sexual orientation; military and veteran status; or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation.

We embrace and celebrate the value that diversity brings to an organization. Diverse backgrounds and different points of view help Houzz provide the best experience for our community. Houzz is committed to fostering an inclusive environment through projects and initiatives, such as employee resource groups, that support Houzzers’ efforts to be themselves and share their lives at work.

If you would like assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [e-mail]. This information will be treated as confidential and used only for determining an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.

Houzz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans

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Be Who You Are and Do What You Love at Houzz

About Houzz

When founders Adi and Alon remodeled their home, they were frustrated by the lack of resources and inspiration to help them articulate a vision and select the right pro to make it a reality.

So they built Houzz.

Houzz is now the leading platform for home remodeling and design, providing an all-in-one software solution for industry professionals and tools for homeowners to update their homes from start to finish. Using Houzz, people can find ideas and inspiration, hire professionals, and shop for products. Houzz Pro (houzz.com/pro) provides home industry professionals with a business management and marketing SaaS solution that helps them to win projects, collaborate with clients and teams, and run their business efficiently and profitably.

Our Mission and Core Values

We're proud to say there's no one quite like us. Houzz is a community-centric, innovative tech company that continues to disrupt the home renovation and design industry. Our mission-driven culture is rooted in our core values, and we’re all here for one purpose: make the home remodeling and design process more fun and productive for everyone.

Our Mission

To create the best experience for home renovation and design.

Our Core Values

We put our community of Houzzers, industry professionals and homeowners first. We approach our work with care, humility and respect. We deliver value to our community through our products and services.

We Build the Future

We are visionaries who challenge the status quo. We are creative, innovative and curious. We embrace change and different ideas to drive our industry forward.

We Make Things Happen

We are solution-seekers and self-starters. We listen, move fast and empower our teams to deliver extraordinary results and products. We play to win.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Software Development

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