Sales Development Representative

OpenGov

United States

On-site

USD 55,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare options

Flexible vacation policy

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Catered lunches

Job summary

Alumni Ventures is seeking a Sales Development Representative (SDR) in Chicago to connect government leaders with technology solutions. This entry-level position offers comprehensive training and mentorship, fostering a clear path to a full-cycle sales career. Responsibilities include building a pipeline, engaging with potential clients through outreach, and collaborating with Account Executives. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, a curiosity about technology, and a willingness to learn in a dynamic environment. Benefits include healthcare options, 401(k) match, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

0–2 years of experience in sales or customer-facing roles.
Natural communicator confident in outreach.
Genuinely curious about technology and its role in government.
Excited about AI and its implications for government operations.
Familiarity with CRM tools is a plus.
Background in B2B, SaaS, finance, budgeting, or government is a bonus.

Responsibilities

Build and own your pipeline through high-volume outreach.
Become an expert on OpenGov’s cloud-based platform.
Develop territory strategy with Account Executives.
Use Salesforce and LinkedIn to manage your pipeline.
Articulate OpenGov's value to government decision-makers.
Attend trade shows and government events.
Analyze and follow up on leads from events.
Work cross-functionally with marketing to maximize conversion.

Skills

Communication

Sales Skills

Curiosity about technology

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Location

US | Illinois | Chicago

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

On-site

Department

Sales

Compensation

$55K – $65K

On target ranges above include base plus a portion of variable compensation that is earned based on company and individual performance.

The final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate’s geographical location.

Job Summary

The Sales Development Representative (SDR) is the front line of OpenGov's mission. You won’t just be generating pipeline — you’ll be connecting government leaders with technology that helps their communities run better. This role is built for people who are hungry to grow, competitive by nature, and motivated by the idea that their work genuinely matters. You’ll receive hands‑on training, real mentorship, and a clear path into a full‑cycle sales career — all at a company where the mission is worth showing up for.

Responsibilities

Build and own your pipeline — research market trends and identify fresh business opportunities for OpenGov within your assigned territory through high‑volume outbound calls, emails, and LinkedIn outreach
Become the expert — get deep on OpenGov’s cloud‑based platform so you can speak fluently about the real problems it solves for cities, counties, special districts, and state agencies
Partner with Account Executives — develop territory strategy together, qualify opportunities that lead to demos, and collaborate on approaches that convert prospects into customers
Work the tools — use Salesforce, Outreach, and LinkedIn to generate daily activity, prioritize leads, and manage your pipeline with precision
Communicate with impact — clearly and persuasively articulate OpenGov’s value and quickly establish credibility with government decision‑makers
Stay high‑volume and high‑quality — maintain strong prospecting activity each week while staying adaptable, focused, and coachable
Show up in the field — attend trade shows and government events, promote OpenGov’s offerings, and build real relationships with the people running our cities
Follow through on leads — analyze and follow up with conference and event leads to convert every opportunity worth pursuing
Collaborate with marketing — work cross‑functionally to ensure strong lead‑to‑opportunity conversion from campaigns and inbound activity

What Sets Our SDR Team Apart

A clear path to Account Executive. SDRs who hit quota consistently and take ownership of their development are promoted to AE. You’ll have a structured ramp, real mentorship from senior AEs, and a playbook built around your success.
Spiffs that actually motivate. We run regular performance competitions throughout the year with real stakes — our most recent top performers earned tickets to the 2026 World Cup. The leaderboard is always live.
The mission is real. OpenGov serves 2,000+ governments. The deals you help close become better tools for the people running our cities, counties, and communities.

Requirements and Preferred Experience

0–2 years of experience in sales, a customer‑facing role, or anything that sharpened your communication — internships, campus jobs, retail, service industry, and bootcamps all count
A natural communicator who's confident talking to people you've never met — and knows how to make them glad you called
Genuinely curious about technology and its role in government, with a competitive drive and real passion for pushing the public sector forward
Excited by AI and what it means for government — OpenGov is at the forefront of bringing AI into public sector operations, and we want SDRs who geek out on that, can speak to it credibly, and see it as the reason this is one of the most interesting sales opportunities in the market right now
Bachelor's degree preferred
Familiarity with CRM tools (Salesforce or similar) is a plus
Background in B2B, SaaS, finance, budgeting, or government is a bonus — but not expected at this level

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