Sales Development Representative North America June Hiring Class
Hostaway
Description
NOTE: This is a FULLY remote role, but the candidate must be within North America to collaborate with their team, peers, and internal customers. You do not have to be in the specific country or city shown in this listing, but please only apply if you are physically based within North America.
Trusted by 20,000+ property managers worldwide, Hostaway is an industry leading, AI-powered vacation rental management platform designed for professional short-term rental operators. Hostaway brings everything together for greater efficiency and faster growth.
Profitable, high-growth, and the first short-term rental Property Management System unicorn ð¦. Join us at our most exciting stage yet! Learn more about our recent valuation and story here.
Hostaway is seeking a highly motivated Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join our team and drive our growth in the North American market. Weâre looking for driven, hungry, Sales professionals who are keen to make an impact with their work.
We are now hiring for our June Hiring Class.
About the role
Research and identify potential clients and key decision-makers within target industries and accounts in the North American market.
Conduct outbound prospecting activities, including cold calling, email outreach, and social selling, to generate interest and qualify leads.
Engage with prospects to understand their business needs, challenges, and objectives, and effectively communicate the value proposition of our products/services.
Collaborate closely with the sales team to develop and execute strategic outreach campaigns and follow-up strategies to drive engagement and conversion.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all prospect interactions and activities in the CRM system.
Work closely with marketing to provide feedback on lead quality and campaign effectiveness, and leverage marketing materials to support outreach efforts.
Meet and exceed monthly/quarterly targets for qualified meetings and pipeline generation.
Previous outbound sales experience in a B2B SaaS environment.
Proven track record of exceeding targets and delivering results in a fast-paced, target-driven sales environment.
Strong prospecting and cold calling skills, with the ability to effectively engage and build rapport with prospects over the phone and via email.
Highly motivated self-starter with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
Team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
Experience using CRM systems (e.g., Hubspot) and sales engagement tools (e.g., Outreach, SalesLoft) is a plus.
Fluent in English (written and verbal), with excellent communication skills.
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Interview Prep Guide
Preparation Strategy
To prepare for this role, focus on reviewing the company's website, products, and recent news to demonstrate your understanding of Hostaway. Practice answering behavioral questions about your sales experience, and prepare specific examples that demonstrate your skills and accomplishments. Review the job description and requirements to understand the key qualifications and behaviors the interviewer will be looking for. Additionally, practice your sales pitch and be prepared to talk about your strategy for generating leads and qualifying prospects in a new market.
Likely Interview Rounds
- 1. Screening call~30 min
What to prep: Review Hostaway's website, products, and recent news to demonstrate your understanding of the company. Prepare examples of your previous sales experience, including specific metrics and outcomes. Practice answering behavioral questions about your sales strategy and techniques.
- What do you know about Hostaway and our products?
- How would you approach researching and identifying potential clients in the North American market?
- Can you share an example of a successful outbound sales campaign you've led in the past?
- 2. Behavioral~60 min
What to prep: Prepare specific examples from your past sales experience that demonstrate your skills and accomplishments. Review the job description and requirements to understand the key qualifications and behaviors the interviewer will be looking for. Practice answering behavioral questions using the STAR method ( Situation, Task, Action, Result).
- Tell me about a time when you had to overcome rejection in a sales role. How did you handle it?
- Can you describe your process for engaging with prospects and understanding their business needs?
- How do you stay organized and manage your time in a fast-paced sales environment?
Most Likely Questions
- What do you know about the vacation rental management industry?
- How would you approach generating leads and qualifying prospects in a new market?
- Can you walk me through your process for conducting outreach and follow-up with potential clients?
Common Pitfalls
- Lack of preparation and research on the company and industry
- Inability to provide specific examples from past sales experience
- Failure to demonstrate a clear understanding of the sales process and strategy
Free Prep Resources
- • HubSpot Sales Blog
- • Salesforce Trailhead
- • The Sales Development Playbook by Trish Bertuzzi