Sales Development Rep (Early Career)

This is a full-time, temp-to-perm role. The initial 3-month contract period may convert to a permanent position based on performance and business need.

About Respondology

Respondology is the AI-powered social engagement platform that modernizes how social marketers moderate, listen to, and respond to comments at scale.

The world’s top brands rely on Respondology to transform comment sections into community, commerce, and competitive intelligence. Fast to deploy and easy to use, our customers engage with over 2 billion collective followers every month.

About the role

Respondology is seeking a motivated and curious Sales Development Representative (SDR) to help us identify and connect with the next wave of amazing brands we can serve. This is a unique temp-to-perm (3 month initial contract) opportunity designed for someone looking to break into SaaS sales and grow alongside a fast-moving, mission-driven team.

In this role, you’ll learn the ropes of outbound outreach—including cold calling, email prospecting, and social outreach—while working closely with our Sales and Marketing teams to generate qualified opportunities. No prior experience is necessary—we’ll teach you everything you need to know. If you’re excited about building relationships, learning fast, and working with a team that’s changing how brands protect their communities, we’d love to hear from you.

A day in the life:

• Learn and apply core SDR skills, including outreach via cold calls, email, and social channels

Research and qualify new prospects that align with Respondology’s mission and product offering

• Write thoughtful, personalized outreach messages that stand out
• Manage your outreach process in our CRM and collaborate with senior Sales team members to improve
• Participate in weekly training and coaching to build a foundation in modern SaaS sales
• Support internal sales and marketing initiatives as needed
• Represent the brand with clarity, professionalism, and a dose of creative thinking

Here's what you need to get our attention:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Curiosity, self-motivation, and a desire to learn fast
• Comfort reaching out to new people, including cold calling
• Ability to stay organized and follow through on tasks
• Positive, team-first attitude—willing to take feedback and improve
• No prior experience necessary—we'll train the right person

Here's what will make us call you, for sure:

• Previous experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, or any people-facing role
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, HubSpot, Gmail, or Slack
• Interest in social media, marketing tech, or startup life
• A knack for writing clever, personalized messages

Compensation

$22/hr plus incentives

Location:

This is a hybrid position based in Boulder, CO, with team members in the office 2–3 days per week.

And if we haven't convinced you yet, here is why you'll want to be part of our team:

• Our product is making the world a better place—you will make an impact.
• Everyone is an owner—equity is included for all employees.
• 100% remote or you may come into our beautiful offices if you’re near Boulder, CO—dogs welcome (our in-house happy hours are always fun).
• Twice yearly off-sites to enjoy time together as a team.
• Flex PTO plan, generous holidays and off-week between Christmas and New Years.
• Multiple healthcare options, including plans with FSA and HSA
• Matching traditional and Roth 401k—immediately vested
• Family and paternity leave
• Life Insurance

The pay range for this role is:

20 - 22 USD per hour(Boulder, CO)