SchoolMint is a leader in the K-12 Ed-tech space offering best-in-class SaaS solutions centered on Strategic Enrollment Management. Driven by our mission to help educators create bright, more sustainable futures, SchoolMint provides solutions that help K-12 districts and schools attract and enroll more students and families and retain them for years to come.We are a fast-growing and established EdTech company rooted strongly in our core values: No Jerks, Period; We, Not Me; Be Heroic; Bring Your Whole Self to Work; Embrace and Drive Change. We take these values seriously and use them as the foundation in everything we do. SchoolMint is dedicated to delighting our customers with award-winning products and top-notch customer service.This full-time position is available in Lafayette, Louisiana as a hybrid opportunity. We are also open to Louisiana residents within driving distance to Lafayette as well as qualified candidates within the greater Louisiana area. Job DescriptionThe Sales Development Representative is a high-energy, self-motivated individual with exceptional communication and creative problem-solving skills. The SchoolMint Sales Development Representative is comfortable working in a fluid environment, is a team player, is coachable, and has a strong desire to continually learn and improve. To be successful, the role requires self-reliance, grit, and determination to persistently follow up with leads, qualify opportunities, and set up sales success for our rapidly growing venture-backed business. Excellent phone and email skills and the ability to quickly assess and record customer opportunities will be critical to success. We're looking for professionals with strong detail orientation, and superior organizational and follow up skills, who work well in a team environment. Prior lead generation or sales prospecting experience and a college degree will enhance your candidacy for this role.What You Will Do:Identify and generate qualified leads and opportunities for Account ExecutivesAchieve quarterly qualified lead generation and opportunity conversion goals set by sales and marketing teams.Make a high volume of daily emails and phone calls to decision makers.Hand-off qualified leads to Account Executive for a sales presentation and product demo.Use, maintain, and manage all prospect and lead data in Salesforce.comBecome a credible resource to and develop trusted relationships with K-12 school administrators and decision makers.Maintain up to date and extensive knowledge of all SchoolMint product offerings through participation in product demonstrations, meetings, and marketing materials. Effectively communicate SchoolMint's value propositions to key decision makers.Stay current on industry trends and maintain extensive knowledge of competitor's product offerings.Create and refine prospecting and selling strategies and test key hypotheses in collaboration with the SchoolMint team.Maintain strong relationships with marketing and sales teams through clear communication and follow-up.Participate on projects teams as needed to support Sales and Marketing initiatives.Some travel to industry trade shows or user group meetings may be requiredAbout You:You have 1+ years of previous work experience.You have excellent verbal and written communications skills.You are highly motivated by cold calling, asking probing questions and gathering information.You are entrepreneurial and independent with the ability to challenge and inspire the SchoolMint team and customers.You have the organizational skills to balance and prioritize a high volume of tasks and objectives on a daily basis.You are proactive and self-reliant, and at the same time have a "team first" mentality.You are tenacious and persistent and are energized by hitting goals and deadlines and winning/closing deals.You love experimenting and finding better/faster ways to do things.You are organized, detail-oriented, and understand the need to track everything you do.You can pick up the phone and talk to anyone, about anything, at any time.You like to have fun at work!Some Awesome PerksMedical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceEmployee Paid Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term DisabilityPTO, Sick Days, Birthday Floating Holiday, Wellness Floating Holidays, Volunteer Days, Company Observed Holidays, and Winter Recess401(K) (with a 90-day waiting period)Professional DevelopmentFlexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Account (DCA)Educational Assistance ProgramThrive in a supportive, no-jerks-allowed culture where collaboration and innovation are not just valued but vital.
