[Remote] Sales Development Representative

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Blackbaud is a company focused on helping diverse organizations achieve their goals through software solutions. The Sales Development Representative (SDR) is responsible for generating sales opportunities by researching and connecting with prospective customers, thereby driving activity for the sales team. Responsibilities Contact by phone or email a high volume of prospected leads per day to initiate conversation, present the value of products and solutions, and qualify prospects to move on to a discovery call with an Account Executive Research to engage market prospects that fit the ideal customer profile based on targeted market, and identify relevant internal company contacts for targeted outreach Research and identify prospects’ business needs and confirm our ability to address them using available digital learning solutions and or software Adapt messaging to prospects based on needs and areas of interests, while highlighting relevant industry trends and Blackbaud’s diverse business solutions Generate demand for Blackbaud products and solutions through the creation and adaption of targeted email campaigns that reach highly relevant audiences Record and maintain outreach records in Salesforce system up-to-date contact information and notes for all Prospect contacts Track and report on individual progress to monthly and quarterly goals for initial sales meetings and pipeline sourced Meet regularly (weekly or biweekly) with your assigned Account Executives and communicate timely and accurately with the team to provide updates on weekly outreach activity, successes, and additional areas and prospects to target Additional professional development opportunities including shadowing, training and certification of key activities and skills across the sales process (discovery, demos, relationship engagement calls) to prepare strong performers for next commercial steps as Account Executives or Account Managers Other job-related duties as assigned Skills Previous experience or knowledge of high-volume outbound contact (email & phone) in a sales environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent time management and organizational skills Goal & growth mindset with the ability to seek out and apply coaching feedback regarding sales skills Desire to grow and continue on as a sales professional Track record of quota and or measurable goal achievement Previous experience or knowledge of technical or software product sales is a plus Familiarity with sales tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Salesloft, Consensus, and Salesforce is a plus Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance Remote-first workforce 401(k) program with employer match Flexible paid time off Generous Parental Leave Volunteer for vacation Opportunities to connect to build community and belonging Pet insurance, legal and identity protection Tuition reimbursement program Company Overview Blackbaud is a provider of software and services designed for non-profit organizations enabling them to build strong relationships and more. It was founded in 1981, and is headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is