Sales Development Representative

2 weeks ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Employment Hero Full time
Sales Development Representative - New Zealand (JOB-325026)

Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Sector: Sales
Salary: Competitive

At Employment Hero, we're an ambitious bunch of people on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone.

Since our inception in 2014, we've had some pretty impressive growth (100% YoY), reached unicorn status in 2022, and now serve 300,000 businesses globally, with 2 million+ users on the platform. We have no plans to slow down.

There's never been a more exciting time to join one of the fastest-growing SaaS unicorns, so let's see if we could be a match

What your days might look like

As a Sales Development Representative, you'll collaborate closely with our NZ sales team, reporting to a Sales Development Manager. Your mission? To propel a significant surge in qualified leads and opportunities, directly contributing to our BHAG of revolutionising workforce management at Employment Hero. Through strategic prospecting, engaging communication, and fostering strong relationships, empower businesses to thrive and employees to excel with Employment Hero's innovative solutions.

We're seeking seasoned Sales Development Representatives with a knack for fast-paced sales. This role offers comprehensive training, collaboration with an experienced sales team, and a fast track to becoming an Account Executive. We prioritise internal promotions where possible, providing abundant opportunities for career growth. Join us for an exciting sales career trajectory

As a Sales Development Representative, you'll be:

  • Source new sales opportunities through lead follow-up, outbound cold calls and emails
  • Understand customer needs and requirements through discovery calls
  • Route promising opportunities to the appropriate Account Executives for further development and closure
  • Dive into account research, identifying key decision-makers and sparking their interest
  • Maintain and grow your prospect database within your assigned segment
  • Collaborate on performing engaging online demos to prospects as needed
What will you bring
  • 1+ years of proven high volume outbound sales experience (B2B)
  • Experience with tools like Sales LinkedIn Navigator, Lusha, ZoomInfo and Outreach
  • Track record of over-achieving on targets
  • Strong phone presence and demonstrated resilience to be on the phone all day
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong listening and presentation skills
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritise and manage time effectively

Experience is important, but for us the biggest measure of success is people who can live and breathe our EH Way of working. Show us what you can bring to the table, and we'll empower you to let your talents shine.

The EH Way

The EH Way is how we describe our culture at Employment Hero and how we all operate. It is our DNA. You can read all about it on our careers page: Careers Page.

In short, you'll love working with us if:
  • Revolutionising employment gets your heart racing.
  • You thrive on the flexibility (and responsibility) of a remote-first business.
  • Our values align, and shape how you show up every day.
  • You love the dynamic pace of a startup, are driven by innovation, and enjoy working with other smart people.
Plus, you'll get to enjoy a number of great perks, including:
  • A generous budget for your home office.
  • Cutting-edge tools and technology.
  • Reward and recognition programs - because great work should be recognised and rewarded.
  • Learning and development (including an external study policy, live monthly professional development classrooms, and premium online learning content).
  • Employee Share Option Program: be an owner of Employment Hero.
  • Annual Global Gathering - so far we've been to Thailand, Vietnam, Bali and are excited to meet in Dubai in 2025.
Are we a match?

Think we're the right match for you? Fantastic Click 'Apply' and our talent team will reach out with the next steps.

Employment Hero celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences, we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.

At Employment Hero, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of your application data. To understand how we do so, you can read our Applicant Privacy Policy here: Applicant Privacy Policy.

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