SDR (Sales Development Representative) CN

simera-talent; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

simera-talent is seeking a Sales Development Representative (SDR) in San Francisco to drive revenue growth by identifying and qualifying potential customers for our products. You will be the first point of contact, building a strong pipeline through outbound outreach across calls, emails, LinkedIn, and social channels.

You will research target markets, identify decision-makers, and document all interactions in our CRM to keep the pipeline current.

Qualifications

• Experience in outbound sales and lead qualification.
• Ability to gather and analyze prospect information.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Familiar with CRM and sales tooling.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify potential customers for the product.
• Schedule discovery calls and product demos.
• Maintain and update CRM with interactions.
• Collaborate with marketing for campaigns and insights.

Skills

Cold outreach

Lead qualification

CRM proficiency

Prospect research

Communication skills

Tools

CRM software

LinkedIn

Job description

Sales Development Representative (SDR) plays a critical role in driving revenue growth by identifying, engaging, and qualifying potential customers for the company’s products or services. As the first point of contact in the sales process, SDRs are responsible for creating a strong pipeline of opportunities that fuels the success of the sales team.

This role involves researching and segmenting target markets, identifying decision-makers within organizations, and using multiple outreach channels—such as cold calls, personalized emails, LinkedIn messaging, and social media engagement—to connect with prospects. SDRs must understand each prospect’s industry, challenges, and goals to effectively tailor their pitch and communicate the value proposition of the company’s offerings.

Beyond initiating contact, SDRs qualify leads based on specific criteria, ensuring that account executives receive prospects who are ready and able to engage in meaningful sales conversations. They also schedule discovery calls, product demos, or meetings, and document all interactions in the company’s CRM system to maintain an organized and up-to-date pipeline.

An effective SDR is goal-driven, resilient, and curious, able to handle rejection while staying motivated to meet or exceed key performance metrics such as outreach volume, response rates, and conversion rates. Collaboration with the marketing team is also essential, as SDRs often provide feedback on campaign performance and prospect insights to improve lead generation efforts.

Success in this role requires exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, strong active listening abilities, and the capacity to quickly learn and articulate the benefits of complex products or services. SDRs who excel not only open doors for new business but build lasting relationships that can lead to long-term customers and sustainable company growth.