Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 13, 2026.
AuthX
is a cloud-based identity and access management platform for single sign-on,
passwordless, and multifactor authentication. It helps enterprises implement
seamless user authentication and security with its advanced authentication
workflow feature, enabling security for end-users across workstations, mobile,
web and network.
AuthX
is on the lookout for Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) who are not only
dedicated and curious but also bring a proactive approach to researching
accounts and engaging prospects. The role involves to find and screen potential
customers who could benefit from our products and services. As the first line
of communication with a prospect, the ideal SDR has a strong understanding of
the sales process and excels at researching leads, starting new relationships,
and setting up sales closers for success, using phone and email outreach
to secure meetings, thereby contributing to the sales pipeline. The ideal SDR
candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess excellent
communication skills. Adaptability and comfort in a dynamic, fast-paced
environment are essential, as is the drive to progress within the sales field.
This
position is a pivotal first step for those aiming to carve out a successful
career in sales, offering a platform to demonstrate strategic thinking,
persistence, and the ability to connect with diverse clients.
This role requires the SDR to work out of Gaithersburg, Maryland office.
The candidate would be required to relocate (if not already in that location)
within a specific timeframe agreed upon with the manager & recruiting.
AuthXwill not provide relocation
assistance.
Roles
and Responsibilities:
- Identify
the needs of prospects and suggest appropriate products or services. Represent
the company’s products and services, using comprehensive knowledge as well
as consumer research to explain how our solutions meet customer needs
- Generate
leads and build relationships by nurturing warm prospects and finding
potential new sales opportunities. Utilize sales engagement tools to
research contacts and accounts to strategize with Marketing and Account
Executives on prospecting plans.
- Manage and
maintain a pipeline of interested prospects and engage sales executives in
next steps
- Conduct
discovery conversations with IT Executives in targeted accounts.
- Build
long-term, trusting relationships with prospects to qualify leads as sales
opportunities
- Proactively
seek new business opportunities in the market
- Set up
meetings or calls between (prospective) customers and sales executives
- Work cross
functionally to increase conversion rates and generate quality pipeline
- Consistently
achieve quota by hitting call, email, meeting, and pipeline targets.
- Use and
maintain Salesforce.com to keep data accurate.
Requirements
- Two or
more years of experience in software sales, with a track record of
exceeding lead targets.
- Strong
communication skills via phone and email
- Proven,
creative problem-solving approach and strong analytical skills
- Strong
desire and ability to move up within a sales organization
- Ability to
understand client needs and negotiate costs and services
- Proficiency
with CRM software and an aptitude for learning new systems
- Willingness
to travel as needed to meet with clients and prospects
- Bachelor’s
degree (or equivalent) or at least five years of relevant work experience
- Experience
as a sales development representative, with a track record of achieving
sales quotas
- Experience
in selling SaaS, High Tech and Security Software solutions are desirable.
Benefits
- Experience
based base pay plus commission
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Sick leave

