Sales Development Representative (SDR)
At a glance
Junior Sales Development role at Clera. Remote · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Use supplied prospect lists and scripts to cold-call plant and operations decision-makers at major US manufacturers
- Work through objections, assess fit, and arrange discovery sessions for the founding team
- Track call outcomes to sharpen prospect lists, targeting choices, and messaging
- Email and message prospects on LinkedIn to win meetings, then share their feedback to improve outreach
What you bring
- At least one year of direct cold-calling work in an SDR, BDR, or appointment-setting role, with meetings booked
- You have prospected or sold to manufacturing, industrial, or operations buyers
- You communicate confidently in spoken English with senior executives
Who this fits
This junior role suits someone comfortable with a high volume of calls and rejection who can work independently in a remote setting. You must live in the United States and focus on US manufacturers.
From the employer
About the Role
Join a small team developing AI-powered quality inspection technology for manufacturing. You will lead outbound prospecting to US manufacturers and help turn initial conversations with plant and operations leaders into qualified discovery meetings.
What You'll Do
Cold call plant and operations leaders at large US manufacturers using prepared lead lists and call scripts.
Handle objections, qualify prospects, and book discovery meetings for the founding team.
Record calls and outcomes to help improve prospect lists, targeting, and messaging.
Share feedback from conversations to refine the team's outreach approach.
Follow up with prospects through email and LinkedIn to help secure meetings.
What We're Looking For
One to two or more years of hands-on cold calling experience as an SDR, BDR, or appointment setter, with a track record of booking meetings.
Prior experience prospecting or selling to manufacturing, industrial, or operations buyers.
Excellent spoken English and confidence communicating with senior executives.
Comfort with high call volume and resilience in the face of rejection.
Ability to work independently and reliably in a remote role with a small team.
Familiarity with enterprise sales cycles, dialers, and CRMs is a plus.
Must be based in the United States.
Location
Remote, United States. The role focuses on reaching US-based manufacturers.