Sales Development Representative at Starburst

University of Delaware; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Starburst is seeking top performers to join its Sales Development team in a hybrid Boston setting. You will partner with an all-star sales team to reach prospective customers, qualify opportunities, and support early-stage growth for Starburst Data’s offerings.

This role is ideal for someone eager to begin a career in software sales and data-driven solutions. The position emphasizes curiosity about data, a proactive mindset, and the ability to learn quickly while meeting outbound quotas.

Qualifications

• Curiosity about how data is changing the world.
• Ability to thrive when facing unknowns and evolving priorities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a drive to learn and grow in sales.
• Business acumen developed through academics or professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Reach out to prospective customers with a well-researched hypothesis on how we can solve their pain.
• Meticulously track and nurture outbound activity.
• Interact with potential customers through meetings, trainings, and trade shows with confidence.
• Learn prospecting and discovery to jumpstart a career in software sales; meet quotas.
• Outbound prospecting via email, phone calls, and social media to schedule meetings for the Sales team.
• Qualify leads and assess their needs to determine fit for Starburst Data.

Skills

Curiosity about data

Entrepreneurial mindset

Business acumen

Job description

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Starburst delivers enterprise intelligence at scale by giving organizations secure, governed access to all their data, wherever it lives. Built for distributed data environments, Starburst helps enterprises power AI and analytics without the cost and complexity of traditional data consolidation. With open standards including Trino and Apache Iceberg, Starburst enables trusted access to complete enterprise context while helping organizations avoid vendor lock-in. Leading global enterprises trust Starburst to fuel AI, analytics, and enterprise intelligence. Learn more at starburst.ai .

About the role

We are looking for top performers who can match Starburst Data’s leading product offering with the right customer. While working with an all-star sales team at our fast paced growth company, you should be curious and have a basic understanding of our offerings. We will provide you with the training and support you need to be the best.You revel in the day to day details while maintaining a clear understanding of the big picture, effortlessly directing your sales efforts to our Account Executives.This position is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate eager to kickstart their career in software sales.

As a Sales Development Representative at Starburst you will:

• Reach out to prospective customers with a well-researched hypothesis on how we can solve their pain
• Meticulously track and nurture your outbound activity
• Nimbly interact with potential customers through various points of contact including attending in person meetings, trainings, and trade shows with confidence and ease
• Learn the basics of prospecting and discovery to help jumpstart your career in salesMeet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual lead generation quotas
• Outbound prospecting through email, phone calls, and social media to schedule meetings for the Sales team
• Qualify leads and assess their needs to determine if they are a good fit for Starburst Data

Some of the things we look for:

• Have an innate curiosity about how data is changing the world
• Enjoy a challenge and getting out of your comfort zone to aid in your personal and professional development/growth
• Adeptly prioritize and reprioritize based on the evolving demands of other departments
• Thrive in the unknown – and have a track record to prove it
• Examples of where you have displayed your passion and perseverance to accomplish a long term goal
• You want a career in sales and see this as an excellent way to learn and prove yourself
• Business Acumen - you have built this through academic or professional experiences
• You are an Entrepreneur at heart
• Ability to Travel: This role will require 25% in-person travel for purposes including but not limited to new hire onboarding, team and department offsites, customer engagements, and other company events. Actual travel expectations may vary by role and business needs.

Where could this role be based?

• We are headquartered in the financial district of Boston MA. This role is a hybrid model and therefore 4-5 days a week will be expected to be in the Boston office.

Starburst is dedicated to maintaining fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range provided for this role reflects the minimum and maximum targets for candidates across all U.S. locations and could be inclusive of variable compensation, such as commission or bonus. All employees receive equity packages (ISOs) and have access to a comprehensive benefits offering. Actual compensation packages are determined based on relevant skills, experience, education and training, and specific work location. For more information, connect with the recruiting team or Hiring Manager during the process as they can provide more detailed information about the salary range.

Pay Range

$50,000 - $60,000 USD

Build your career at Starburst

All-Stars have the opportunity and freedom to realize their true potential. By building alongside top talent, we’re empowered to take ownership of our careers and drive meaningful change. Anchored in industry-proven technology and unprecedented success, All-Stars are taking on the challenge everyday to disrupt our industry – and the future.

Our global workforce is supported by a competitive Total Rewards program that reflects our commitment to a rewarding and supportive work environment. This includes a variety of benefits like competitive pay, attractive stock grants, flexible paid time off, and more.

We are committed to fostering an intentional, inclusive, and diverse culture that drives deep engagement, authentic belonging, and an exceptional All-Star experience. We believe that diversity of thought, perspective, background and experience will enable us to own what we do, drive our success and empower our All-Stars to show up authentically.

Starburst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state
or local laws.