Sr. Sales Development Representative

iCIMS, Inc.; Holmdel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,200 - 68,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

401(k)

Open vacation policy

Job summary

iCIMS, Inc. in Holmdel Township, New Jersey, seeks a Sales Development Representative to engage talent acquisition leaders and drive qualified sales opportunities. You'll utilize training and market insights to foster relationships and navigate complex organizations.

This role offers opportunities for growth within a thriving company culture that prioritizes coaching and accountability. Compensation ranges from $60,200-$68,600, with on-target earnings of $86,000-$98,000, alongside competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in phone-based sales focused on new customer acquisition.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to navigate complex organizations.

Responsibilities

• Engage senior-level decision makers to generate qualified opportunities.
• Research target accounts and build value propositions.
• Utilize social selling and networking to connect with target accounts.

Skills

Phone-based sales experience

Outbound sales strategies

Communication skills

Time management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Job Overview

At ICIMS, we believe the right people can transform a business. As the world's leading recruiting software provider, we help organizations build stronger teams through innovative technology, industry expertise, and a relentless focus on customer success.

As a Sales Development Representative (SDR), you'll play a critical role in helping talent acquisition leaders discover how ICIMS Hire can modernize and scale their hiring efforts. ICIMS Hire is the industry's most flexible and scalable applicant tracking system, helping organizations streamline recruiting processes, improve hiring outcomes, and create exceptional candidate experiences.

In this role, you'll leverage industry‑leading sales technology, market insights, and a proven prospecting methodology to engage senior‑level decision makers and generate qualified opportunities for our new business prospect sales team. You'll learn how to navigate complex organizations, uncover business challenges, and communicate value through thoughtful, personalized outreach.

You'll join a collaborative, coaching‑first culture where transparency, accountability, trust, and continuous improvement are at the core of how we work. Whether your goal is to become an Account Executive, move into leadership, or explore other opportunities within our go‑to‑market organization, you'll have the support, mentorship, and development opportunities to help you get there.

About Us

When you join iCIMS, you join the team helping global companies transform business and the world through the power of talent. Our customers do amazing things: design rocket ships, create vaccines, deliver consumer goods globally, overnight, with a smile. As the Talent Cloud company, we empower these organizations to attract, engage, hire, and advance the right talent. We’re passionate about helping companies build a diverse, winning workforce and about building our home team. We're dedicated to fostering an inclusive, purpose‑driven, and innovative work environment where everyone belongs.

Responsibilities

• Leverage company training opportunities to build expertise in the iCIMS Talent Cloud offerings, the talent acquisition landscape, and value selling.
• Research target accounts to identify key decision makers, understand business challenges, and build persona‑based value propositions.
• Proactively develop prospecting plans to prioritize and actively engage target accounts, partnering cross‑functionally within iCIMS for insight and support.
• Utilize social selling and networking (personal and company) to make connections with contacts at target accounts.
• Conduct discovery calls and pass qualified leads to the Account Executive team.
• Use Salesforce CRM to track and record sales activity.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant phone‑based sales experience focused on new customer acquisition preferred.
• A well‑developed repertoire of highly effective outbound sales strategies and the ability to quickly establish executive relationships.
• An entrepreneurial spirit and desire to help build a new function from the ground up. High degree of drive, energy and passion for sales.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Articulates thoughts and ideas clearly, concisely, and persuasively.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively navigate through complex organizations and/or where customers consistently have elements of complexity (i.e., decentralized or with multiple business units/brands).
• Ability to effectively overcome customer concerns on a consistent basis.
• Exceptional time management skills. Ability to manage workload while understanding return on time investment.
• High degree of comfort managing multiple, competing priorities in ambiguous environments.
• PC literate; proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work effectively within a fast‑paced, changing environment that is going through high growth.
• A self‑starter with the demonstrated ability to take initiative, who can proactively identify issues/opportunities and recommend actions.
• Strong results orientation with a proven track record of flawless execution and strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated flexibility, resilience and creativity when solving for complex issues.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

EEO Statement

iCIMS is a place where everyone belongs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our approach helps us to build a winning team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities. So, regardless of how your diversity expresses itself, you can find a home here at iCIMS.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $60,200‑68,600. In addition, the estimated on‑target earnings (“OTE”), which includes base salary and commissions, is $86,000‑$98,000. Actual compensation will depend on various job‑related factors, including but not limited to, location, experience, and job qualifications. This range aligns with our commitment to equitable and transparent compensation practices, as required by applicable law.

Competitive health and wellness benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), dependent care, short‑term and long‑term disability, life and AD&D insurance, bonding and parental leave, mindfulness resources, an open vacation policy, sick days, paid holidays, quiet hours each workday, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits and eligibility may vary by location, role, and tenure.

Learn more here: https://careers.icims.com/benefits