Sales Development Representative, Home Improvement

Upgrade helps customers move in the right direction with affordable and responsible financial products. Since 2017, we’ve helped over 7.5 million customers access over $42 billion in consumer credit. With a relentless focus on improving our customers' financial well-being, we build products that put more money in their pocket and support their journey toward a better financial future. We’re backed by some of the most prominent technology investors and were most recently valued at $7.3B.

We’re consistently recognized for our collaborative and inclusive culture. Most recently, we were named one of the World’s Top Fintech Companies by CNBC, Best Places to Work by Built In, Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Times, America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek, Best Startup Employer by Forbes, and Healthiest Employers by Phoenix Business Journal. 

We’re looking for new team members who get excited about designing and delivering new and better products. Come join us and help build a better financial future for millions of people.

About the Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Sales Development Representative to join and help build our sales team in North America. The sales team is responsible for attracting new home improvement contractors to offer their customers payment options through Upgrade. This role will allow you to contribute well beyond the scope of a normal SDR role, and to have a hands-on opportunity to help create a business from the ground floor. You’ll be able to do all of this under the umbrella of an established Bay-Area FinTech without the risks that most early stage start-ups face. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Cold-call contacts and running multiple outbound sequences across different channels to win over new customers and get them to attend a 15-30 minute demo with Sales
• Ask qualifying questions and share a few product benefits to prospective contractors
• Collaborate closely with Sales and Customer Success team members to research and develop target lists and  account-based sales strategies to drive opportunities and lead generation
• Engage in and champion the proper culture and processes for a motivated, balanced, and highly efficient team capable of scaling up at later stages of organizational maturity

What We Look For:

• Interest and experience in an outbound dialing environment
• Interest in not just performing the SDR role but in helping shape a new offering’s go-to-market
• Experience in developing trusted relationships with new customers
• Strong collaborator with cross-functional teams to succeed in managing projects 
• Adaptability - you understand that change is constant, and you embrace it.
• Agility and resilience – you move quickly and encourage continued improvement
• Strong work ethic and competitive mindset – you always want to be at the top of the leaderboard

What We Offer You: 

• Competitive salary
• 100% paid coverage of medical, dental and vision insurance 
• Flexible PTO
• Opportunities for professional growth and development 
• Paid parental leave
• Health & wellness initiatives

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