Sales Development Representative - US (m/f/x)

Job Title: Sales Development Representative (m/f/x)

Location: Remote US or Chicago (hybrid)

Who You’ll Work For:

At Makersite, we're pioneering the future of sustainable product development and digital collaboration. As a leading platform for product lifecycle management (PLM), we empower companies to make smarter, more sustainable decisions across their entire supply chain. Our cutting-edge software enables teams to design, prototype, and manufacture with transparency, efficiency, and responsibility—reducing environmental impact while optimizing performance.

We're a fast-growing, innovative company that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. If you're passionate about technology, sustainability, and creating meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and be a part of shaping the future of manufacturing and product innovation.

Who we're looking for:

As part of our growing team, you will play a key role in shaping the future of sustainable product development. We’re looking for innovative, driven Sales Development Representatives who are passionate about technology and sustainability to join us in building tools that enable companies to make smarter, more responsible decisions. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented professionals, contribute to cutting-edge projects, and help drive the digital transformation of industries worldwide. If you're ready to make an impact and contribute to meaningful change, we want to hear from you!

This role is a fixed, permanent position. All successful applicants will receive a permanent employment contract regardless of location. Successful applicants will be expected to work East Coast hours.

The role:

• Represent our company's SaaS product by first developing a thorough understanding of how our solutions far exceed our customers' expectations.

• Take complex subject matter expertise and new target market information and comprise that into crisp conversations.
  

• Nurture prospects by building relationships with them and taking them to the next stages of the sales process.

• Prospect: Use HubSpot, cold calling, and emails to generate new sales opportunities for the team.

• Set up video calls between prospects and our Senior Account Executives or Presales experts.

• Report the weekly, monthly, and quarterly results to your team leader.

• Identifying best practices to refine the company's lead nurturing playbook.

• Minimum of 1 year's software SDR or BDR experience

• Has proven experience in securing meetings with director-level stakeholders in large companies previously

• Excellent prospecting skills

• Confidence in working closely with internal senior marketing and sales professionals on a collective roadmap

• High level of creativity and proactivity in their daily work approach

• Fluency in English is a must.

• Residing in Chicago or willing to relocate to Chicago

What We Offer:

• Dynamic and Diverse Challenges – Work on varied missions that span industries and tackle complex problems.

• Creative Freedom – We welcome new ideas and initiatives that drive innovation.

• Personal & Professional Growth – Experience a steep learning curve with opportunities to develop your skills and expertise.

• Pride in Your Work – Collaborate with an international team and deliver impactful solutions that align with global sustainability goals.

• Passion-Driven Clients – Work with international customers who are equally passionate about sustainability and share our vision.

• Hybrid Working Flexibility – Option to work from our Chicago office 2-3 days a week, with flexibility for remote work.

• Values-Driven Culture – Be part of a company that is proud of its inclusive, supportive, and values-driven culture.

• Comprehensive Benefits – Enjoy a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, comprehensive health benefits (100% cover on your health, dental and vision plans, 401k, and retirement plans), and 25 days PTO.

• State-of-the-Art Technology – Access to the latest tools and equipment to excel in your role.

• Opportunities for Advancement – We believe in investing in our people, offering you ample opportunities to grow within the company.

The Experience:

• Purpose-Driven Work – Build something meaningful. Here, you’re not just creating another app; you’re contributing to a transformative vision that you can be proud of.

• Great Colleagues – Join a team that’s open, transparent, and international. We value inclusivity and foster a culture of collaboration and mutual respect.

• Work-Life Balance – As a remote-first company, we trust you to do your best work, your way. You have the flexibility to work when it suits you, ensuring a healthy balance between personal and professional life.

• Pride in Impact – We're already making a significant difference with global, well-known customers who share our vision. Be part of something that matters.

• Stability with Ambition – With realistic growth plans, we’re committed to changing the way things are made—without sacrificing our ambitious goals for innovation and impact.

If you want to find out more about what it’s like to work at Makersite, check out our Career s Page

Diversity and Inclusion

If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our process, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best – please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that may be needed.

At Makersite, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that champions diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and will consider all applications regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law. Rest assured, all applications will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.