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Sales Development Representative

Tenable, Inc. static.tenable.com Open · verified Sep 22, 2026
Columbia Junior Sales Development

At a glance

Entry-level Sales Development role at Tenable, Inc.. Columbia.

Pay not stated

RoleSales Development
SeniorityJunior
LocationColumbia
PostedFeb 17, 2026 · 7mo ago
Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Call prospective buyers outbound and respond to inbound inquiries to create qualified sales opportunities
  • Qualify leads, then book meetings and product demonstrations for territory sales managers
  • Promote regional Tenable events and webinars during prospect conversations
  • Research target accounts and keep regional contact and account records accurate
  • Complete at least fifty daily calls and generate at least seven meetings or demos weekly

What you bring

  • At least one year in sales or a comparable client-support position
  • Strong spoken and written communication, with careful attention to accurate details
  • Ability to juggle competing priorities and work independently in a fast-moving setting
  • Comfort with computers, ideally including Salesforce or another CRM system

Who this fits

This junior role suits someone who can support a remote sales team through phone-based inbound and outbound prospecting. The position requires hybrid or on-site work in Columbia, Maryland, and includes individual activity and meeting-generation targets. A bachelor's degree is listed as an additional preference.

From the employer

Who is Tenable?

Tenable® is the Exposure Management company. Over 40,000 organizations around the globe rely on Tenable to understand and reduce cyber risk. Our global employees support 65 percent of the Fortune 500, 50 percent of the Global 2000, and large government agencies. Come be part of our journey!

What makes Tenable such a great place to work?

Ask a member of our team and they’ll answer, “Our people!” We work together to build and innovate best-in-class cybersecurity solutions for our customers; all while creating a culture of belonging, respect, and excellence where we can be our best selves. When you’re part of our #OneTenable team, you can expect to partner with some of the most talented and passionate people in the industry, and have the support and resources you need to do work that truly matters. We deliver results that exceed expectations and we win together!

Your Role:
The Sales Development Representative supports a remote sales team and is responsible for generating new business via inbound and outbound phone opportunity qualification.

Your Opportunity:

  • Perform outbound calling to generate new sales opportunities and pipeline
  • Follow-up on inbound sales inquiries to generate new sales opportunities and pipeline
  • Schedule meetings and demos for sales Territory Managers after proper lead qualification
  • Promote Tenable events and webinars for the region
  • Research target accounts for outbound call campaigns
  • Manage and update the company’s contact and account databases as it relates to the respective region
  • Make 50+ calls per day to inbound and outbound sales prospects
  • Generate at a minimum 7 new meetings / demos per week
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
  • Hybrid/onsite work in Columbia MD

What You'll Need:

  • 1-3 years of experience in sales or similar client support role
  • Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Outstanding oral and written communication skills
  • Must be detail oriented and capable of accurate work with minimal supervision

And Ideally:

  • Computer proficiency – experience using Salesforce.com or other Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools
  • Bachelor’s degree

This is the base pay range for this position. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, location and experience, and may fall outside of the range shown. Employees are also eligible for variable compensation in addition to base pay (commission for sales roles, bonus for non-sales roles), depending on company and individual performance. Tenable also offers a variety of comprehensive and competitive benefits which include: medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; 401(k) retirement savings with company match; an employee stock purchase plan; an employee referral program; flexible spending accounts; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); education assistance; parental leave; paid time off (PTO); company-paid holidays; health and wellness events; and community programs.

US Pay Range$19.47—$25.88 USD

We’re committed to promoting Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Tenable - through all equal employment opportunity laws and regulations at the international, federal, state and local levels. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact Recruiting@Tenable.com for further assistance.

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