Sales Development Representative
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026.
About Keyfactor
Our mission is to securely connect the world: humans, machines, and AI. Keyfactor is the leader in trust infrastructure for AI and machines, helping the world's largest enterprises and government agencies take control of the cryptographic identities that safeguard every digital interaction. Behind the platform is a global team of people who care deeply about the work and each other. We move fast, think big, and show up for one another every day. If you're looking for work that matters and a team that brings out your best, we hope you'll trust your future with Keyfactor!
Title: Sales Development Representative
Experience: Entry-Level
Department: Sales Development
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Sales Development
Location: Barcelona or Madrid, Spain
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Keyfactor is expanding and looking to add an enthusiastic, professional, and goal-oriented Sales Development Representative (SDR) to our team. SDRs with Keyfactor work in a highly consultative role, developing the initial interest in Keyfactor’s PKI as a Service, Certificate Lifecycle Automation, IoT Crypto-Agility, Secure Code Signing for DevOps, and Secure Digital Signing products for specific target accounts. The right candidate will be highly proficient in establishing relationships with key decision makers including the “C” level, and have a proven ability to qualify and penetrate mid-market to enterprise commercial corporate accounts.
The Sales Development Representative (SDR) identifies and qualifies new leads to generate potential sales opportunities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Builds and maintains a healthy top-of-funnel pipeline, ensuring a steady flow of qualified opportunities for Sales Directors.
- Utilizes an Account-Based Experience strategy to tailor interactions and engagements with targeted accounts, enhancing lead quality and conversion rates.
- Works with the marketing team to amplify the reach and effectiveness of campaigns within their territory and follows up with inbound leads, ensuring no opportunity is missed.
- Identifies and engages with key stakeholders within targeted accounts, leveraging insights and data to personalize outreach and communications.
- Conducts initial qualification of leads, assessing their fit and potential value before passing them along to Enterprise Sales Directors for further development.
- Gathers and reports insights on market trends, competitor activities, and potential opportunities to inform sales and marketing strategies.
- Utilizes outbound sales tactics such as cold calling, email campaigns, and social selling to engage potential clients.
- Collaborates with marketing to leverage campaigns and events for pipeline acceleration.
- Conducts market research to understand industry trends, competitor landscapes, and potential customer pain points.
- Maintains accurate records of sales activities and pipeline development in CRM tools.
Minimum Qualifications, Education, and Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
- Experience in sales, customer service, or a related role.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Basic knowledge of CRM systems.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to conduct research and identify potential leads.
- Capability to handle initial sales inquiries and follow up on leads.
- Adaptability to learn new sales techniques and tools.
- Basic understanding of sales processes and CRM tools.
- Familiarity with marketing tactics and lead generation. #LI-NA1
Compensation
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Culture, Career Opportunities and Benefits
We build teams that continually strive to get better than the day before. You will be challenged daily and given opportunities to grow personally and professionally. We balance autonomy and structure to create an entrepreneurial environment to spur creativity and new ideas.
Here are just some of the initiatives that make our culture special:
- Second Fridays (a company-wide day off on the second Friday of every month minus November and December due to the Holiday schedule). Please note that this benefit is subject to change.
- Comprehensive benefit coverage globally.
- Paid Parental Leave is available to new parents. Structure varies based on regional/government requirements. In regions where government-paid leave doesn’t exist, like in the U.S., the company offers generous paid parental leave, along with comprehensive adoption and fertility support.
- Competitive time off globally.
- Dedicated employee-focused ambassadors via Key Contributors & Culture Committees.
- DIVERSE Commitment, a call to action for a more inclusive and diverse future in business, society, and technology.
- The Keyfactor Alliance Program to support DEIB efforts.
- Wellbeing resources, wellness allowance, mindfulness app free membership, Wellness Wednesdays.
- Global Volunteer Day, company non-profit matching, and 3 volunteer days off.
- Monthly Talent development and Cross Functional meetings to support professional development.
- Regular All Hands meetings - followed by group gatherings.
Our Core Values
Our core values are extremely important to how we run our business and what we look for in every team member:
Trustis paramount.
We deliver security software and solutions where trust and openness are of the highest importance for our customers. We are honest and a trusted partner in every aspect of business.
Customersare core.
We strategize, operate, and execute through a customer-centric view. We prioritize the security interests of our customers, and we act as if their data were our own.
Innovationnever stops, it only accelerates.
The speed of change is accelerating. We are committed, through investment and focus, to stay ahead of the innovation curve.
We deliver withagility.
We thrive in high-paced and continually changing environments. We navigate through newly added variables, adjust accordingly, while driving towards our strategic goals.
United byrespect.
Respect for all is what unites us. We promote diversity, inclusivity, equity, and acting with empathy and openness, both in our business and in our communities.
Teamsmake “it” happen.
Vision and goals are not individually achievable - they require teamwork. We pride ourselves in operating as a cohesive team, creating promoters and partners, and winning as one.
Keyfactor is a proud equal opportunity employer including but not limited to veterans and individuals with disabilities.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants with disabilities may contact a member of Keyfactor’s People team via [email protected] and/or telephone at 1.216.785.2990 to request and arrange for accommodations at any time.