Sales Development Representative (New Graduate)

Perk•Boston, MA

9d•$55,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently looking for fresh graduates to join our Sales Development Representative (SDR) team in July 2026 to help us achieve our ambitious goals. In this role, your focus will be on feeding our sales funnel by qualifying and engaging prospective Perk customers. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to join Perk, be part of a fresh but seasoned A-players Sales Team, and start a career with huge professional development opportunities. You’ll learn from experienced teammates and leaders while working in a fun, collaborative culture. Help us scale by selling a disruptive product that is changing the way organizations budget, book, and manage their business travel. If you’re energized by learning, motivated by goals, and excited to build a career in sales, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

A strong interest in starting a career in sales, business development, or go-to-market roles.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
Confidence speaking with new people and willingness to build credibility over the phone.
Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
Resilience, perseverance, and a goal-oriented mindset.
Hunger and ambition, while staying ethical and thoughtful in how you work.
A proactive mindset and curiosity to learn quickly.
The ability to work independently while also being a strong team player.
A customer-centric approach and genuine curiosity about understanding people’s needs.
Are a recent graduate (or graduating soon)
Have experience in campus leadership, internships, part-time jobs, athletics, hospitality, retail, fundraising, or other roles where you’ve had to communicate, stay organized, and work toward goals
Enjoy fast-paced environments and are motivated by growth and development
Want structured coaching, feedback, and a clear path to grow your sales career

Nice To Haves

Internship, campus org, or work experience in sales, customer-facing, or business development environments
Experience using tools like Salesforce, Outreach, SalesNav, or LeadIQ (not required)
Interest in the travel industry
Curiosity for tech and AI—especially how it can be used creatively to improve workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and drive efficiency in day-to-day sales work

Responsibilities

Running outreach campaigns using a combination of phone, email, and social touches.
Qualifying leads over the phone (making sure they meet the requirements we look for in customers), engaging them, and scheduling next-step conversations on a Sales Executive’s calendar.
Learning how to understand the needs of our target prospects and articulating the value Perk provides.
Maintaining accurate information on prospects and interaction activities in Salesforce.
Building deep knowledge of Perk and our evolving product features.
Working closely with the Marketing team to support new ways to increase awareness of Perk and improve the lead qualification process.
Conducting high-level conversations with Office Managers, CFOs, and Travel Managers to explain the Perk value proposition.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including equity in Perk
Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge
Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability with coverage from your start date
Financial benefits like 401k or Roth with company matching, and HSA or FSA plan
Subscription to Wellhub, the gym benefit
Family services that include adoption benefits and paid parental leave from 12 to 16 weeks
Global presence and hybrid working style
Unforgettable Perk events, including travel to one of our hubs
Learning and professional development opportunities
Spring Health — a mental health support tool with access to therapists year round
Exponential growth opportunities
16 paid hours per year to volunteer for a cause of your choice
“Work from anywhere” allowance of 20 working days per year
Annual travel stipend