Sparkhound

Sales Development Representative (Inside Sales) Fully Remote • Houston, TX Description Sparkhound is seeking an ambitious Sales Development Representative to join our growing team. This role is designed for a self-driven, results-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, performance-focused environment and is eager to build a long-term career in technology sales. Why This Opportunity This is an ideal entry point for someone looking to break into tech sales and gain hands-on experience in a true inside sales role focused on lead generation and outbound outreach. You’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive culture that values initiative, consistency, and follow-through, where performance is visible and rewarded. The BDR role is designed as a foundational position within Sparkhound. Individuals who demonstrate strong execution, coachability, and results will be well-positioned for expanded responsibilities and longer-term growth opportunities within the organization. Sparkhound offers hourly pay + performance-based incentives, rewarding professionals who consistently exceed expectations and deliver measurable results. What You Will Do - Lead Generation: Identify and engage potential leads. - Outreach: Initiate conversations and introduce Sparkhound services via email, phone calls, and LinkedIn. - Prospecting: Actively call prospects over the phone, send direct emails, perform LinkedIn outreaches, and engage in other secondary prospecting activities. - Qualification: Follow Sparkhound’s qualification process to assess the needs of potential customers and determine if they are a good fit for our services. - Appointment Setting: Schedule prospect meetings. *Measures of Success* - Make at least 60 calls to the target market per day - Send at least 50 emails to the target market per day - Schedule at least 2 qualified first-time appointments per week - Record all lead generation activity in Apollo.io Requirements - Remote, with preference for candidates based in Louisiana, Texas, or Alabama. - 1–3 years of inside sales experience (lead generation and high-volume outreach) in any industry, or a recent graduate with a sales-related degree seeking to build foundational experience in tech sales - Proven ability to generate positive conversations with prospects - Proficiency in Apollo.io is preferred - Ability to form relationships across the organization - Strong, persuasive verbal and written communication skills - Proven experience in a sales role, with a focus on lead generation - Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to overcome objections and close deals - Solid understanding of sales methodologies and techniques - Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders - Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a customer-centric mindset

• Identify and engage potential leads • Initiate conversations and introduce Sparkhound services via email, phone calls, and LinkedIn • Actively call prospects over the phone, send direct emails, perform LinkedIn outreaches, and engage in other secondary prospecting activities • Follow Sparkhound’s qualification process to assess the needs of potential customers and determine if they are a good fit for our services • Schedule prospect meetings • Make at least 60 calls to the target market per day • Send at least 50 emails to the target market per day • Schedule at least 2 qualified first-time appointments per week • Record all lead generation activity in Apollo.io