Sales Development Representative

As a Sales Development Representative, known internally as a Partner Development Representative, you will play a key role in cultivating donor partners to sustain Stand Together’s vision for a society based on the principles of human progress. You will join our fast-paced Development team to target and engage mutually beneficial partners aligned with our principles. The ability to thoughtfully communicate Stand Together’s objectives as well as strong business acumen and technical aptitude will allow you to excel in this role.

Location: Arlington, Virginia

How You Will Contribute

• Execute demand generation strategies (i.e. campaigns, events, buyer personas) in collaboration with the Development Operations and Marketing teams to convert major gift prospect leads into qualified opportunities
• Proactively build relationships and generate a strong lead pipeline through creative, organized outreach across phone calls, texts, emails, direct mail, and LinkedIn
• Effectively articulate the vision and values of Stand Together
• Drive consistent high-volume outreach across all channels (calls, texts, emails, and direct mail) while strategically identifying and engaging prospects to convert qualification calls into mission-aligned opportunities
• Build and manage a quality pipeline through inbound lead follow-up and targeted outbound outreach
• Use strategic questioning to uncover philanthropic goals and assess alignment with Stand Together’s mission
• Foster alignment with prospects by effectively articulating Stand Together’s strategies and their relevance to driving meaningful social change, facilitating a seamless handoff to major gift officers
• Utilize sales enablement tools, such as Salesforce, to track all outreach, maintain accurate data records, and manage sales processes

What You Will Bring

• 3+ years of experience in enterprise sales or sales development roles for B2B or B2C with a focus on high volume outbound engagement
• Highly motivated and goal-oriented, passionate about driving sales and business development through creative and persistent outreach to high profile prospects, and energized by contributing to meaningful deal success
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while meeting high-volume outreach goals
• Entrepreneurial and adaptable, eager to learn and apply new strategies while staying informed on industry trends
• Strong organization and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop relationships quickly both internally and externally
• Must be self-motivated, ambitious, and possess a winning attitude
• Ability to multi-task prioritize and manage time effectively
• Adaptable and growth-oriented professional who blends empathy and strategic thinking to cultivate strong prospect relationships
• Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together'svision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
• A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
• Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.
• Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.