The Sales Development Representative will research target companies, engage decision-makers, document insights in Salesforce, and set up meetings for Account Executives.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING AN INNOVATIVE LOGISTICS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY?
Loadsmart is a growth-stage technology company valued at over $1 billion (a true Tech Unicorn)!
We are a collection of industry veterans and user-centered engineers using innovative technology to fearlessly reinvent the future of freight by helping shippers, brokers, warehouses and carriers to move more with less.
With headquarters in Chicago and a globally distributed remote team, Loadsmart continues to attract top talent committed to driving meaningful change. We seek professionals who embody our core values: curiosity, clarity, results, commitment, and teamwork.
Loadsmart is a growth-stage start-up technology company valued at over $1 billion (a Tech Unicorn)! Our Digital Sales team is growing! We are looking for a passionate Sales Development Representative for our team! We are seeking a dedicated representative to support our digital sales team to support our outbound motions in our Dock & Yard SaaS Division.
Job Type: Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Digital Sales
LOCATION: Chicago HQ
WHAT YOU GET TO DO:
- Research and prioritize target warehouse and distribution companies and their key decision-makers
- Engage senior executives through high-volume outbound (phone, email, social)
- Book qualified intro meetings for Account Executives
- Confidently communicate the value of Loadsmart’s digital solutions
- Develop SaaS sales skills with a clear path to a closing role
- Contribute to a high-performance, winning sales culture
- Help craft creative, compelling outbound messaging for ideal customers
YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE:
- 0–1+ years of sales or lead generation experience with a track record of hitting goals
- Strong communication, customer engagement, and organizational skills
- High energy self-starter with a growth mindset and ownership over learning and success
WORKING AT LOADSMART:
• Competitive base salaries - we believe in rewarding top talent
• Extremely competitive Equity package - become a shareholder in our company!
• Loadie Time Off - PTO and sick days without a limit
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• 401k Match
*Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Loadsmart will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
At Loadsmart, we believe our biggest asset is our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. Loadsmart treats all candidates and employees with respect and does not discriminate in our recruiting, hiring, and promoting processes, including on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
It is the policy of Loadsmart that all offers of employment made shall be contingent upon successful completion of electronic background check(s). These checks will be job-related, consistent with business necessity and conducted by our vendor, pursuant to all applicable laws, rules, policies and procedures of our candidates' specific locale.
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Loadsmart Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
150 N Michigan Ave, Ste 1900, Chicago, IL, United States, 60601
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