Sales Development Representative, HopSkipDrive
$80-90k
OTE
$60-70k
BASE
+ Equity
More information about location
Safe youth transportation solution
Job no longer available
Safe youth transportation solution
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
$80-90k
OTE
$60-70k
BASE
+ Equity
More information about location
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To create opportunity for all through mobility.
Role
Who you are
- You are a self-starter who is looking for a challenging and rewarding experience
- The role of an SDR requires curiosity, great communication and persistence
- We are building a team of creative problem-solvers from many different backgrounds who are excited to develop their skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Honesty, empathy and curiosity for finding solutions for our prospective customers
- Experience handling objections
- Collaboration focused problem solving
- Strong desire for professional and personal growth
- Experience with CRM (Salesforce) platform preferred
- Experience in a sales or in the education space a plus
- Strong time management skills, creative problem solver, and self-sufficient worker
- Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office
What the job involves
- Our team of Sales Development Representatives create the first stage relationships with prospects at some of the largest school districts in the country
- Your goal is to educate prospects on HopSkipDrive’s service and schedule meetings for them to speak with our Account Executives
- Our Sales Development Team is the engine that drives HopSkipDrive’s growth
- Work in conjunction with sales team to research and evaluate prospective leads
- Establish a rapport with potential prospects
- Use a consultative sales approach during outreach to accurately assess the needs of prospective clients
- Cold call and email identified leads and determine if there is a potential need for HSD’s services
- Utilize Salesforce CRM to manage sales funnel and determine outreach strategies
- Meet or exceed SDR quotas (includes email and phone calls)
- Qualify leads that express interest in HSD’s service and assign them to an Account Executive, creating Sales Qualified Lead
- Meet or exceed assigned monthly and quarterly goals set forth by management
Our take
Across the US, school transportation is under pressure as driver shortages, budget cuts, and rigid bus routes are making it harder for students to get to school safely and on time. This has opened the door for smaller vehicles and ride-hailing services to step in and support those students who don't fit neatly into traditional routes. HopSkipDrive has grown within this space, offering a flexible alternative that helps schools fill these gaps.
HopSkipDrive connects children with carefully vetted caregivers (often grandparents, nurses or childcare processionals) who then provide reliable rides when buses or public transport falls short. Operating in 17 states and supporting over 10,000 schools, the services has certainly eased commutes for many families.
And now the company is focsued on strenghtening its impact with technology and innovation. With its RouteWise AI platform it helps districts cut costs, improve efficiency and manage driver shortages, all while new safety modules and AI-driven planning tools continue to raise industry standards. With these advancements and a growing network of partners, the company is ready to keep shaping a more flexible futur for school transportation.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
23% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Sep 2022
$37m
SERIES D
Aug 2021
$25m
SERIES C
Total funding: $107m
Company benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Spending Account
- Mental Health Resources
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401K Plan
- Company Ownership/Equity
- Medical & Dependent Care FSA
- Travel Insurance
- Supplemental Legal
- Fully Remote Work Option
- Flexible Time Off
- 11 Annual Paid Holidays
- Week Closure at End of Year
- Sick Time Off for You and Family
- Home Internet Reimbursement
- Professional Development & Learning Stipend
- Remote & In-Person Quarterly Team Events
- Internal Rewards & Recognition Program
- Employee Referral Bonuses
Company HQ
Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA
Leadership
Joanna McFarland
(Co-Founder & CEO)Former Board Member at the Marketplace Industry Association and LA Tech.org.
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