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Sales Development Representative - Chicago (Hybrid)

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firstup logoFirstup · Chicago, IL
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At Firstup, our mission is to improve the employee experience at every moment that matters, large and small. As the communication pipeline for the world's workforce, we now serve 40 of the Fortune 100 companies, reaching and connecting more than 17 million employees daily. Our employees are experts in the employee experience, workforce communications and technology. Joining Firstup means joining a movement to make work better for every worker. As the world's first intelligent communication platform, Firstup meaningfully engages employees at every moment from hire to retire, and delivers engagement insights to help companies support, promote and retain their talent. Our movement has taken root and is evident in our world-class customer base. Now we need your help. Ready to make a difference in the world? The SDR role at Firstup sits at the intersection of Sales and Marketing. You'll own top-of-funnel pipeline creation for a set of named enterprise accounts, working in close partnership with an Account Executive and aligned Marketing support. Your primary buyers are CHROs, VPs of Internal Communications, and Directors of Employee Experience - senior leaders who control meaningful budget and are actively looking for solutions to workforce engagement challenges. Success here requires business acumen, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to build credibility with executives through relevance and insight - not persistence alone. Firstup expects the base salary for this role to be an hourly rate between $27.50-$31.25. The starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. Why Firstup? Because you care - about people, the work you do, and the connections you make. Work is such a large part of life; it only makes sense to make it awesome. If you want to engage brilliant minds in a high-growth and inclusive environment where ideas are rewarded regardless of who they come from, join us. This is a rapidly changing space so if you thrive on ambiguity, are hungry for a challenge, and have the guts to speak your mind, you could be a perfect fit. We offer an excellent PTO program, great health benefits, a casual and friendly environment, remote work, and a leadership team who truly believes in your growth - both personally and professionally. Firstup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state or local laws. #LI-TM1 #LI-Remote

Requirements

  • 1+ year of SDR, BDR, or outbound sales experience
  • Demonstrated ability to self-source meetings with senior stakeholders
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills - executive-ready
  • Comfort with outreach platforms (Groove, SalesLoft, or equivalent)
  • High attention to detail in CRM hygiene and activity tracking
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

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