Sales Development Representative (Entry-Level)

Respondology; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work in Boulder

Job summary

Respondology is seeking a motivated Sales Development Representative (SDR) to identify and connect with brands we can serve. This is a unique temp-to-perm opportunity with a 3-month initial contract, based in a hybrid role in Boulder, CO.

You’ll learn outbound outreach—cold calling, email prospecting, and social outreach—while collaborating with Sales and Marketing to generate qualified opportunities. No prior experience is necessary—we’ll train the right person, and high performers may convert

Qualifications

• Clear written and verbal communication
• Curiosity, self-motivation and fast learner
• Comfort reaching out to new people, including cold calling
• Ability to stay organized and follow through on tasks
• Positive, team-first attitude and openness to feedback
• No prior experience necessary; training provided

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply core SDR skills: outreach via cold calls, email, and social channels
• Write thoughtful, personalized outreach messages
• Manage outreach in CRM and collaborate with senior sales team
• Participate in weekly training to build foundation in SaaS sales
• Support internal sales and marketing initiatives as needed
• Represent the brand with clarity, professionalism and creativity

Skills

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Curiosity

Self-motivated

Organized

Team-first attitude

Outbound outreach

Tools

LinkedIn

HubSpot

Gmail

Slack

Job description

About Respondology

Respondology is the AI-powered social engagement platform that modernizes how social marketers moderate, listen to, and respond to comments at scale.

The world’s top brands rely on Respondology to transform comment sections into community, commerce, and competitive intelligence. Fast to deploy and easy to use, our customers engage with over 2 billion collective followers every month.

Employment Type

This is a full-time, temp-to-perm role, starting with an initial 3 month contract. After the initial 3 month contract period, the position may convert to a permanent position based on performance.

About the role

Respondology is seeking a motivated and curious Sales Development Representative (SDR) to help us identify and connect with the next wave of amazing brands we can serve. This is a unique temp-to-perm (3 month initial contract) opportunity designed for someone looking to break into SaaS sales and grow alongside a fast-moving, mission-driven team.

In this role, you’ll learn the ropes of outbound outreach—including cold calling, email prospecting, and social outreach—while working closely with our Sales and Marketing teams to generate qualified opportunities. No prior experience is necessary—we’ll teach you everything you need to know. If you’re excited about building relationships, learning fast, and working with a team that’s changing how brands protect their communities, we’d love to hear from you.

A day in the life

• Learn and apply core SDR skills, including outreach via cold calls, email, and social channels. Research and qualify new prospects that align with Respondology’s mission and product offering
• Write thoughtful, personalized outreach messages that stand out
• Manage your outreach process in our CRM and collaborate with senior Sales team members to improve
• Participate in weekly training and coaching to build a foundation in modern SaaS sales
• Support internal sales and marketing initiatives as needed
• Represent the brand with clarity, professionalism, and a dose of creative thinking

Here\'s what you need to get our attention

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Curiosity, self-motivation, and a desire to learn fast
• Comfort reaching out to new people, including cold calling
• Ability to stay organized and follow through on tasks
• Positive, team-first attitude—willing to take feedback and improve
• No prior experience necessary—we'll train the right person

Here\'s what will make us call you, for sure

• Previous experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, or any people-facing role
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, HubSpot, Gmail, or Slack
• Interest in social media, marketing tech, or startup life
• A knack for writing clever, personalized messages

Compensation

$18-22/hr plus incentive pay based on metrics

Location

This is a hybrid position based in Boulder, CO, with team members in the office 2–3 days per week.

Why you\'ll want to be part of our team

• Our product is making the world a better place—you will make an impact.
• Dog friendly office in Boulder, CO
• Twice yearly off-sites to enjoy time together as a team.
• Opportunity to come on permanently after 3 months based on performance (perm roles come with PTO, financial, and health benefits)