Tech Sales SDR | OTE $70k-$120k, Training & Promotion

MeritFirst; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MeritFirst is hiring an entry-level Sales Development Representative to join fast-growing software companies in New York or Chicago. You will prospect, book meetings, and qualify leads while partnering with Account Executives to drive pipeline.

We offer structured training, coaching, and a clear path to promotion to Account Executive as you hit targets and grow with a high-growth team.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in sales or customer-facing roles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Resilience, curiosity, and ability to handle rejection.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and book meetings with decision-makers at mid-market and enterprise companies.
• Run outbound campaigns across phone, email, and LinkedIn.
• Qualify inbound leads and hand off opportunities to Account Executives.
• Track activity and pipeline in a CRM.
• Hit weekly and monthly meeting targets with sales leadership support.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Resilience

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

MeritFirst is hiring an entry-level Sales Development Representative to join fast-growing software companies in New York or Chicago. You will prospect, book meetings, and qualify leads while partnering with Account Executives to drive pipeline.

We offer structured training, coaching, and a clear path to promotion to Account Executive as you hit targets and grow with a high-growth team.