Sales Development Representative

Coretek; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Flexible PTO

401K

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Coretek in Nashville is seeking a Sales Development Representative to identify and nurture new business opportunities focused on AI and security solutions. The successful candidate will have at least one year of experience in sales development, complemented by strong consultative selling skills.

You will actively create connections with potential clients through cold calls, emails, and networking, aiming to generate qualified meetings for our team. Coretek provides a vibrant workplace culture rich in growth opportunities and health benefits.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in Sales Development (SDR/BDR) or outbound prospecting.
• Demonstrated ability to build pipeline through cold calling and networking.
• Strong personal accountability for success and a positive outlook.

Responsibilities

• Identify and nurture new business opportunities in the Mid-market and Enterprise.
• Conduct 150+ outbound calls per day to generate qualified meetings.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to execute AI sales strategy.

Skills

Consultative selling skills

Prospecting

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Tools

Salesforce

Outreach

ZoomInfo

Microsoft Copilot

Orum

Job description

Are you a go-getter with a passion for AI and technology? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love the thrill of creating new opportunities? If so, we've got the perfect opportunity for you!

As a Sales Development Representative at Coretek, you'll be responsible for identifying, sourcing, and nurturing new business opportunities within the Mid-market and Enterprise, specifically focused on Security, AI and other IT solutions. You'll use your strong consultative selling skills to prospect and qualify leads.

But that's not all! You'll also position the value of Coretek's services and products, schedule and lead calls for prospective clients, and educate and guide prospects through the sales cycle. You'll be a key player in executing our new business, AI sales strategy and advancing our company's values, culture, and vision for the future.

This is a top‑of‑the‑funnel sales development role focused on net-new logo acquisition and generating qualified meetings for our Sales Executive team through outbound prospecting. Most of your time will be spent creating new opportunities through cold calling, email, LinkedIn, and strategic outreach, while also following up on qualified inbound leads.

So, if you have at least one year of experience in Sales Development and outbound prospecting, exceptional consultative selling skills, and a desire to succeed in technology sales, we want to hear from you! Prior experience prospecting within the IT industry is a plus. Join our diverse, inclusive, and high‑performing team, and let's drive those opportunities together!

Sound like you? Apply today! Want more details? Read on.

In this role, you'll get to:

• Proactively seek out and engage potential clients to build a robust pipeline of new business opportunities, focusing on acquiring new customer logos that align with our target market
• Represent one of the industry's leading AI, Security, and Cloud organizations while helping customers solve their most complex technology challenges
• Be responsible for prospecting and qualifying leads, making 150+ outbound calls per day to uncover pain points, challenges, and qualified opportunities
• Research target accounts and develop strategic outreach plans to engage key stakeholders and executive‑level decision makers
• Engage executive‑level decision makers to uncover business goals to determine if Coretek's solutions can be a strategic investment for their business growth
• Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly lead generation targets, focusing on acquiring new logos and expanding our market presence
• Partner with Sales, Marketing and our Consulting & Architecture teams to execute AI sales strategy as the company introduces enhancements to existing AI solutions and/or releases new AI services
• Bring your thinking, strategies, and ideas to advance our company's values, unique culture, and vision for the future
• Work with industry‑leading sales technologies including Salesforce, Outreach, ZoomInfo, Microsoft Copilot, and Orum to identify prospects, manage outreach, and build pipeline
• Meet or exceed key performance metrics including outbound activity, qualified meetings held, and sales accepted opportunities
• Engage as your unique self in a diverse, inclusive, and high‑performing team
• Continuously expand your expertise through structured development, mentorship, and Microsoft certifications
• Grow your career with a clearly defined path into a Sales Executive role and future sales leadership opportunities

Requirements

• Have at least one year of experience in Sales Development (SDR/BDR), business development, or outbound prospecting. Prior experience prospecting within the IT industry is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to build pipeline through cold calling, email, and LinkedIn prospecting
• Have the desire and commitment to do what it takes to be successful in AI sales
• Have a positive outlook and a strong ability to take responsibility for their successes and failures
• Have exceptional prospecting skills
• Exceptional presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to think critically, strategically, and tactically with solid attention to detail in a high‑energy, fast‑paced environment
• Are Top Producers in their current role
• Have a sharp focus on their goals and a belief that their daily, weekly, and monthly activities will help achieve them
• Are proactive in uncovering and solving their gaps and raising their skill level
• Are willing to make 150+ calls a day to drive net new opportunities

If you're looking to build a long‑term career in technology sales, Coretek provides structured development, Microsoft certifications, mentorship, and a clear path toward a Sales Executive position.

Benefits

Coretek offers a comprehensive suite of Health Benefits, flexible PTO, 401K and an amazing and energizing workplace culture that is rich with opportunities for professional growth and development.