Sales Development Representative (US)
Who is Silktide?
Silktide’s mission is to make the web better for everyone.
We make software to test and improve websites. Organisations around the world use Silktide to help deliver great web experiences that are accessible to all.
Our customers include Fortune 500 Global companies, universities, local and state government agencies.
We cover almost every aspect of the web, including accessibility, marketing, content, and privacy. A big part of our work is helping people understand these complex areas in a way that works for them.
Where is Silktide going?
Silktide is self-funded and is more than doubling in size each year. Joining us now will mean you’ll be a big part of our growth and your career will have the potential to skyrocket alongside our success.
We have ambitious plans to improve the quality of the web. We believe every website should be accessible, compliant, and of high quality. Our Silktide Monitor platform is the first step in our mission. It helps web teams and content contributors with a mixed range of abilities to easily manage hundreds of thousands of web pages.
If you want to help us in our mission to make the web more accessible then it’s never been a more exciting time to join Silktide!
What we’re like
Our Customers love us (4.8 on G2) and our staff are pretty happy, too (4.8 on Glassdoor).
We believe in giving our team the freedom to innovate and make a real impact. We value creativity and initiative, allowing you the space to own your work and push boundaries.
We pride ourselves on being ambitious, both in the products we build and the challenges we tackle. Whether it’s driving web accessibility forward or expanding our platform, we’re constantly aiming higher and pushing for excellence.
We’re growing fast and need smart, ambitious, and trustworthy people to join our team.
What you will be doing
As a Sales Development Representative, you’ll play a key part of our sales expansion in the US, focusing on the North American market. You’ll be responsible for identifying potential new customers through research, making initial contact, qualifying and generating meetings for your territory Account Executives and assisting with generating pipeline.
You’ll be expected to develop ongoing product knowledge and market awareness and act as a trusted advisor to the people you talk to. You should be seen as an expert who can help organisations solve the challenges they’re facing.
You’ll be provided full training on all aspects of the business, our products, and you’ll learn a ton about accessibility, user experience, SEO, and more.
Where you will be working
This is a hybrid role based in Austin, Texas. You will work three days a week from our super cool, dog-friendly Downtown Austin office with 24/7 parking included!
You should join us if
You are a US citizen or hold a legal work permit or Green Card, since Silktide does not sponsor work permits for this position
You are fluent in English (bonus points if you speak French for parts of Canada)
You are passionate, hungry, and eager to make a name for yourself
You can convey complex information clearly
You possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
You can take the initiative to identify and solve problems with urgency
You have at least 1+ years of Sales Development experience and preferably within a SaaS company
You have a passion for technology
You should be approachable and offer to help where needed
You are comfortable making cold calls and writing quality email cadences
You ideally have a valid passport (there is potential for travel for onsite customer meetings and work retreats!)
You should not join us if:
You shy away from fast-paced environments
You are worried about telling your boss they are wrong
You need someone to tell you exactly what to do
Conversations about money, budgets, or sales make you uncomfortable
What you will get in return
A shiny new MacBook
Private Insurance (Health, Dental & Vision) & Wellness Allowance
Company Sponsored 401(k) Retirement Plan
20 days paid vacation + public holidays, increasing with tenure
Casual Dress Code, Flexible Schedule, Weekly Paid Lunches & Monthly Company Outings
Sounds interesting?
Apply today! We’ll need a resume containing details of previous relevant experience.
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