Sales Development Representative - (Recruitment/Talent Solutions)

About Huzzle

At Huzzle, we connect high-performing professionals with global companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include startups, digital agencies, and tech platforms in industries like SaaS, MarTech, FinTech, and EdTech. We match top talent to full-time remote roles where they’re hired directly into client teams and provided ongoing support by Huzzle.

Role Type: Full-time

Engagement: Independent Contractor

About the company

Our client is a results-driven recruitment and talent solutions consultancy dedicated to connecting high-growth organizations with exceptional professional talent. By offering a specialized suite of staffing services, including a unique long-term backfill guarantee and competitive placement models, the team sets a new standard for quality and confidence in the hiring process. They serve as a strategic partner to businesses looking to scale efficiently, focusing on tailored solutions that meet the specific operational and leadership needs of their diverse client base.

Job Summary

We are looking for a high-energy, results-driven Sales Development Representative to join a thriving direct-placement staffing firm. In this role, you will be the engine of our growth, identifying potential clients and securing appointments for our leadership team. This is a foundational role within a four-year-old company that has a defined sales process but welcomes your expertise to help polish and optimize our outreach. If you are a resilient hunter with a deep understanding of the staffing industry, this is your opportunity to build a long-term career with a clear path to BDR and Account Management roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct high-volume outbound activity, maintaining a daily target of 80-100 cold calls.
• Manage the full top-of-funnel lifecycle, including prospecting, lead generation, and executing email sequences.
• Consistently secure 5-7 qualified discovery appointments per week.
• Navigate gatekeepers and overcome objections through creative and resilient communication.
• Maintain meticulous records of lead interactions, follow-ups, and notes within HubSpot.
• Collaborate with the sales team to refine scripts and improve conversion rates.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as an SDR/BDR specifically within the staffing industry
• Proven track record of success in direct placement recruiting sales (not 3rd party).
• Demonstrated ability to hit and exceed KPIs and appointment-setting targets.
• Technical proficiency in HubSpot CRM.
• Mastery of prospecting tools including LinkedIn Sales Navigator and Apollo (or similar platforms).
• Native-level English fluency with an engaging, talkative, and persuasive phone presence.
• A "can-do" attitude with the ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Ability to work within the Eastern Time Zone.

Nice-to-Haves

• A high level of emotional resilience and an "unfazed" attitude toward rejection.
• Experience transitioning from a lead generation role into full-cycle sales.

Benefits

💻 Fully Remote: Work from anywhere with international teams

🚀 Career Growth: Join companies in SaaS, MarTech, and B2B services

🤝 Peer Community: Connect with high-performing sales professionals in our network

🧭 Ongoing Support: Receive guidance from Huzzle before and after placement

💰 Tailored Compensation: Salaries vary by client and candidate preference — we’ll match you with options that fit your goals