Sales Development Representative

Softcard (acquired by Google)

Sales Development Representative expanding Motion Industries’ industrial parts sales through outbound account development. Managing quotes, CRM opportunities, ecommerce training, and customer coordination.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $23 - $29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong sales acumen with a focus on proactive outbound calling, customer engagement, and business development. Proficient in utilizing CRM systems and Microsoft Office tools to manage accounts and drive sales growth.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Proactive Outbound CallingBusiness Development SuccessCRM ProficiencyStrong Communication SkillsSales Growth Achievement

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Hard Skills

Sales ExperienceAccount ManagementEcommerce CapabilitiesOrder EntryQuotingCustomer Needs AnalysisTime ManagementMultitasking

Soft Skills

CollaborationDetail-FocusedPositive AttitudeAbility to InfluenceTeam-Oriented

Tools & Technologies

CRMLinkedInMicrosoft OfficeOutlookExcel

Industry Keywords

Sales OpportunitiesCustomer EngagementAccount Follow-UpsBranch LocationsField Sales Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Proactively make outbound calls to assigned existing account bases across multiple branch locations
Engage accounts and further develop sales opportunities
Work with decision makers to expand volume business by identifying, quoting, and converting sales on products not currently purchased
Collaborate with Motion customer service representatives on order entry, tracking, and other technical needs
Partner across branch and division teams to ensure proper execution of customer needs
Update CRM with account follow-ups and active quoting opportunities
Present Ecommerce capabilities to assigned accounts and train customers on these tools
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a high school diploma or GED and two (2) or more years of related sales experience or an equivalent combination
Strong sales experience making proactive outbound calls
Ability to understand customer pain points and product requirements
Ability to identify potential add-on sales opportunities
Reliable, organized, detail-focused, and able to collaborate effectively with field sales teams
Strong professional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Proven business development success using CRM, LinkedIn, and Microsoft Office, especially Outlook and Excel
Ability to multitask and efficiently manage time while achieving sales growth goals
Proactive with a strong sense of urgency for reaching sales goals
Drive, grit, and a team-oriented “Play to Win” attitude
Positive attitude and ability to deal with rejection
Ability to develop rapport, influence others, and maintain strong working relationships

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare coverage options
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Vacation pay
Sick pay
Holiday pay