Green Jobs Board is Hiring!

Sales Development Representative

The Green Jobs Board team is looking for a part-time Sales Development Representative to join our team to support lead generation and ad support.

We’re seeking a qualified Sales Development Representative (SDR) to find and screen potential companies and organizations who can benefit from having a shorter and longer term relationship with the green jobs board. As the first line of communication with prospects, ideal SDRs have a strong understanding of the sales process, excelling at researching leads, starting new relationships, and setting our team up for success. You should be a quick learner with strong communication skills, and have the ability to showcase our offerings in a compelling way. Every potential client is an opportunity for you to boost top-line revenue growth, customer acquisition levels, and profitability. We are also looking for someone with a deep passion for the environment and who has a baseline understanding of the environmental/ sustainability field to be able to acquire and understand our potential clientele.

Objectives of this Role

  • Represent Green Jobs Board products and services, starting with a comprehensive understanding and leading to consumer research to identify how our solutions meet needs in the environmental field

  • Generate leads and build relationships by nurturing warm prospects and finding new potential sales outlets

  • Manage, maintain and track a growth ecosystem of interested prospects and engage sales executives for next steps

  • Identify best practices to refine the company’s lead generation playbook

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

  • Utilize CRM tools such as Click Up, Gmail Suite, Calendly, and LinkedIn to efficiently generate new sales opportunities.

  • Identify and assess prospect's specific needs, and recommend suitable products and services accordingly.

  • Cultivate enduring relationships with prospects to establish trust and qualify leads as valuable sales opportunities.

  • Proactively explore new business prospects within the environmental/climate field and social impact space.

  • Arrange and coordinate meetings or calls with prospective clients.

  • Deliver compelling sales pitches and presentations that effectively showcase the value of our products and services

  • Provide regular reports to the team, outlining weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales results.

  • Collaborate with and support other team members as necessary.

  • Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously and take initiative in achieving sales objectives.

  • Display a strong willingness to learn and adapt to the dynamic environment of a startup company.

Compensation & Time Commitment

  • $20/hr

  • 10 hrs/week

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of sales experience, with a history of exceeding lead targets

  • Some level of understanding/ knowledge of the environmental/ climate space to understand the work ecosystem of prospective clients

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, adept at effectively engaging through virtual meetings and email correspondence.

  • Proven creative problem-solving approach and strong analytical skills

  • Strong desire and ability to move up within a sales organization

  • Proficient in time management, effectively prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

  • Possess project management skills, ensuring efficient coordination and execution of sales initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency with ClickUp or other CRM software

  • Prior experience as a sales development rep with a track record of achieving sales quotes

  • Ability to work in a start-up environment where you are able to initiate and take the lead on projects
    Must be available during regular work hours to take on sales calls