Sales Development Representative

SVA Certified Public Accountants, S.C.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

SVA Certified Public Accountants, S.C. is seeking an onsite Sales Development Representative in Madison, WI to join the growing Business Development team. You will drive new business conversations, build targeted prospect lists, and support events and conferences with thorough lead handoffs.

The role emphasizes outbound outreach, inbound lead response, and discovery conversations to align with SVA's services. Travel up to 20% may be required as part of events and conferences.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in sales development or related outbound sales.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using a CRM platform (HubSpot preferred).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Generate qualified business opportunities through outreach and follow-up.
• Respond to inbound leads from campaigns, referrals, and events.
• Research prospective clients and personalize outreach to improve engagement.
• Build prospect lists using ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and other tools.
• Schedule meetings and coordinate with Business Development leaders.

Skills

Strong communication

Prospecting

CRM (HubSpot)

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

HubSpot

Job description

Madison JQH
1221 John Q Hammons Drive
Madison, WI 53717, USA

Madison JQH
1221 John Q Hammons Drive
Madison, WI 53717, USA

Are you energized by connecting with people, opening doors, and creating new business opportunities? Do you enjoy turning conversations into relationships and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment?

SVA is looking for an onsite Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join our growing Business Development team in Madison, Wisconsin. In this newly created role, you'll be at the forefront of our firm's growth strategy—introducing prospective clients to SVA's accounting, tax, advisory, and consulting services while partnering closely with firm leadership and subject matter experts.

About SVA

SVA is an independent professional services firm providing accounting, tax, assurance, and advisory services to closely held and family-owned businesses. We believe strong relationships drive lasting success—for our clients and our people. Our collaborative culture encourages innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth while maintaining the personalized service that has defined SVA for decades.

What You'll Do

As our Sales Development Representative, you'll generate qualified business opportunities through thoughtful outreach, relationship development, and strategic follow-up.

Drive New Business Conversations

• Execute targeted outreach through email, phone, LinkedIn, and digital sales campaigns.
• Respond promptly to inbound leads generated through marketing campaigns, referrals, events, and website activity.
• Research prospective clients and personalize outreach to increase engagement and response rates.
• Build targeted prospect lists using ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and other prospecting tools.
• Monitor prospect engagement and adjust outreach strategies based on activity and interest.

Support Industry Events & Conferences

• Coordinate logistics for conferences and trade shows, including booth materials, shipping, setup, and follow-up.
• Represent SVA professionally at local and national industry events.
• Capture and qualify event leads while ensuring timely entry into HubSpot.
• Coordinate post-event outreach campaigns that maximize lead conversion.
• Schedule meetings with prospective attendees before conferences.
• Ability to travel up to 20% to attend to conferences as needed may be required.
• Conduct discovery conversations to understand business needs and determine alignment with SVA's services.
• Identify key decision-makers and influencers within target organizations.
• Evaluate opportunities and maintain accurate prospect information within HubSpot.

Create Seamless Handoffs

• Schedule introductory meetings for Business Development leaders and subject matter experts.
• Provide detailed meeting notes and prospect insights to ensure successful transitions.
• Support prospects throughout the early stages of the sales process.

Manage the Pipeline

• Nurture early-stage prospects through ongoing communication.
• Re-engage dormant opportunities when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate CRM data and consistently document outreach activities.
• Share market feedback and prospect insights that help improve messaging and campaigns.

What You'll Bring

Required:

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of experience in sales development, inside sales, business development, or a similar outbound sales role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using a CRM platform (HubSpot preferred).
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams).
• Willingness to travel approximately 20% for conferences and industry events.

Preferred:

• Experience using HubSpot for sequences, workflows, reporting, and task management.
• Familiarity with ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Lemlist, or similar sales engagement tools.
• Experience selling into B2B organizations or within professional services.

What Success Looks Like:

• Generating a consistent pipeline of qualified meetings for our Business Development team.
• Maintaining accurate, organized CRM data and prospect records.
• Achieving monthly outreach and meeting-generation goals.
• Delivering timely follow-up on marketing, referral, webinar, and event-generated leads.
• Successfully supporting 6–8 industry conferences each year.
• Building positive relationships that strengthen SVA's reputation and contribute to long-term growth.

Why Join SVA?

At SVA, your work has a direct impact on the firm's future. You'll collaborate with experienced professionals across the organization while developing valuable business development skills in a supportive environment.

We offer:

• A highly collaborative and approachable culture
• Direct exposure to firm leadership and industry experts
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• The opportunity to contribute to a respected, independent firm focused on long-term client relationships

SVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive.

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