Sales Development Representative

Tenable, Inc.
US - Headquarters - Maryland - Columbia, US
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates comfortable with high-volume outreach and lead qualification, working in a hybrid arrangement with a focus on cybersecurity.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 1-3 years of sales or client support experience and a background in high-volume outreach
    — “1-3 years of experience in sales or a similar client support role”
  • Individuals who thrive in a structured, data-driven environment with a need for accuracy
    — “Attention to detail and the ability to work accurately with minimal supervision”
  • Candidates who are comfortable with a hybrid work arrangement and can commit to in-office days in Columbia, MD
    — “three days per week in our Columbia, MD office”

Things to consider

  • Requires a minimum of 7 new meetings or demos per week, which may demand high call volume and consistent follow-up
    — “Generate a minimum of 7 new meetings or demos per week”

How to stand out

  • Quantify past outreach success with metrics like calls made or meetings scheduled
    — “Make 50+ calls per day to inbound and outbound prospects”
  • Demonstrate experience in maintaining accurate CRM records and lead qualification
    — “Maintain accurate contact and account records for your region in our databases”
  • Showcase familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM tools if applicable
    — “Experience with Salesforce or another CRM tool”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • generated new sales opportunities
  • qualified leads
  • scheduled meetings
Typical background
salesclient support

Skills & requirements

Required

Sales DevelopmentLead GenerationCRM UsageCold CallingSales Pipeline Management

Preferred

SalesforceCRM ToolsBachelor's Degree

Stack & domain

SalesforceCRMCommunicationMultitaskingSalesCustomer Support

About the role

Original posting from Tenable, Inc. via Greenhouse

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:

Ready to start or grow your sales career? As a Sales Development Representative, you'll generate new business through inbound and outbound calls and partner with our distributed sales team. This is a hybrid role, with three days per week in our Columbia, MD office.

Your Opportunity:

Make outbound calls to generate new sales opportunities and pipeline.

Follow up on inbound sales inquiries to generate new opportunities and pipeline.

Qualify leads, then schedule meetings and demos for our Territory Managers.

Research target accounts for outbound call campaigns.

Promote Tenable events and webinars in your region.

Maintain accurate contact and account records for your region in our databases.

Make 50+ calls per day to inbound and outbound prospects.

Generate a minimum of 7 new meetings or demos per week.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

1-3 years of experience in sales or a similar client support role.

The ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Attention to detail and the ability to work accurately with minimal supervision.

Availability to work in our Columbia, MD office three days per week.

And Ideally:

Experience with Salesforce or another CRM tool.

A bachelor's degree.

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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 USDWe’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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Source: Tenable, Inc. careers (Greenhouse)

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