Sales Development Representative

Runwise
New York, NY
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Entry-level candidates with a strong interest in real estate and a proactive approach to outreach will find this Sales Development Representative role at Runwise, which emphasizes independent work and collaboration with Account Executives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a proactive mindset and interest in real estate and energy management solutions
    — “Real estate or EMS solutions experience is a plus.”
  • Individuals who thrive in a mission-driven environment with a focus on reducing carbon emissions
    — “Runwise's unique hardware and software services significantly reduce energy usage, substantially lowering costs and carbon output.”
  • Candidates who are comfortable with high autonomy and can manage multiple outreach tactics
    — “Utilize calls, emails, and other creative tactics to connect with accounts and drum up interest in Runwise.”

Things to consider

  • Must be located in the NYC area and able to commute to Midtown office regularly.
    — “Must be located in the NYC area and be able to commute to our office in Midtown.”
  • The role requires proficiency in CRM tools and data-driven outreach methods.
    — “Maintain clean systems and gain proficiency in CRM (Salesforce), automated email tools (Outreach), lead gen tools, city databases, and excel.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with data tools and lead generation in your resume and interview responses.
    — “Leverage a variety of data tools to locate contact information for an account.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to assess company needs and tailor outreach accordingly.
    — “The right candidate also understands how to assess a company’s needs and specifically cater the outreach to each prospect.”
  • Emphasize your self-motivation and career growth orientation in your application materials.
    — “Enthusiasm for personal career growth in a scaling company.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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Skills & requirements

Required

Sales DevelopmentProspectingCold CallingCRM UsageData Analysis

Preferred

Real Estate ExperienceEMS Solutions Experience

Stack & domain

SalesCRMNegotiationCommunicationPresentationTeamworkProblem SolvingReal EstateEnergy

About the role

Original posting from Runwise via Greenhouse

Runwise is looking for a growth-minded Sales Development Representative (SDR) who wants to jump-start their career on our rapidly scaling and mission-driven sales team. 

The Team

Runwise (www.runwise.com) is a fast-paced New York City-based energy startup that controls and runs heating systems in 10,000+ buildings across the US. Runwise's unique hardware and software services significantly reduce energy usage, substantially lowering costs and carbon output. As of today, Runwise's technology takes the equivalent of 35,000 cars worth of carbon emissions off the road each year. Runwise works with the biggest owners and property managers in the country and is backed by some of the most prestigious investors in the space.

The Role

As an SDR at Runwise, you will be charged with helping Runwise expand our footprint and find our next great customers. You will learn industry dynamics, organization structures, and be a compelling voice to spark prospect interest. SDRs are responsible for making initial contact with target building owners and property managers and get to work with our talented team of Account Executives to convert over new customers.  SDRs set the tone for the entire sales cycle and will learn how Real Estate teams make buying decisions. 

The right candidate is someone who is goal oriented, thinks out of the box, has solid presentation skills, and is highly self-motivated. The right candidate also understands how to assess a company’s needs and specifically cater the outreach to each prospect.

Responsibilities

Identify key players, quickly assess business cases for Runwise, and formulate a pitch 

Leverage a variety of data tools to locate contact information for an account 

Utilize calls, emails, and other creative tactics to connect with accounts and drum up interest in Runwise 

Work with Account Executives to make sure deals are moving through the sales funnel and more buildings are signing on with Runwise

Maintain clean systems and gain proficiency in CRM (Salesforce), automated email tools (Outreach), lead gen tools, city databases, and excel.  

Qualifications

This entry-level position requires an aspiring self-starter and someone that can effectively process inquiries and identify qualified leads and opportunities. Relationship selling skills, with the ability to manage sales calls at varying levels of customer accounts, are essential.

0-3 years as an SDR or similar sales role.

Real estate or EMS solutions experience is a plus.

Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written, coupled with excellent listening skills and a positive and energetic phone presence.

Extremely self-motivated with a diligent work ethic.

Enthusiasm for personal career growth in a scaling company. 

High level of integrity and a energetic commitment to building a successful company.

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Adept computer skills including proficiency with LinkedIn, Google Suite.

Experience with CRM applications preferred.

Must be located in the NYC area and be able to commute to our office in Midtown. 

Salary range: $85,000- $100,000 on target earnings (65% salary and 35% commission) with uncapped commission and additional monthly sales contests. 

What you believe: 

No job is too small.

Sincerity builds trust.

Setbacks fuel progress.

Efficiency is vital.

Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA & FSA options

Paid Parental Leave

Access to Talkspace & Health Advocate

Flexible PTO

Commuter Benefits

401K

Company paid life insurance

Voluntary supplemental life insurance

Free in-office lunch on Wednesdays

Hybrid work environment - 4 days a week in office 

Summer Fridays

Monthly L&D Series

Employee Resource Groups (e.g. DEIB Committee, Run Club)

Runwise is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We celebrate and support diverse perspectives, skills, and experiences within our company.

Source: Runwise careers (Greenhouse)

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