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Job Description
The Sales Development Representative (SDR) plays a critical role in driving Beacon Funding’s growth by generating qualified applications and creating high-quality sales opportunities. This is a proactive, activity-driven role designed for someone who is eager to take initiative, engage prospects, learn continuously, and serve as a brand ambassador for Beacon Funding. SDRs work closely with the senior sales team to build pipeline, refine outreach strategies, and ensure a seamless transition of qualified leads.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead qualification and application generation
- High energy and proactive initiative
- Execute on multiple outreach campaigns via phone and email
- Prospect nurturing and engagement to create positive long term relationships
- Collaborate lead and application hand-off to senior sales team
- Excellent management of CRM to keep accounts, activities, and pipelines up to date
- Achieve monthly KPIs and targets set by management
Job Qualifications
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- High level of drive, adaptability, and resilience
- Ability to manage high-volume outreach in a structured environment
- Comfortable learning new processes, tools, and messaging
- Prior sales or calling experience is a plus but not required
- Proficient with computers, software, and technology
- Able to satisfy requirements of pre-employment screening
Benefits
- $50,000 Starting Salary + Commission
- Business expense reimbursement
- 401(K) Matching Plan
- Company Profit Sharing Plan
- United Health Care Insurance
- Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability & Accident Plans
- Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
- 14 Days off a year beginning after 30 days of employment
- Continuing Education
- Flex Time for additional PTO
Beacon Funding Northbrook, Illinois, USA Office
3400 Dundee Road, Suite 180, , Northbrook, IL , United States, 60062
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