Sales Development Representative

Join our team as our next SDR (remote)
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We are Fontus Blue

Founded in 2017 in Akron, Ohio, Fontus Blue Inc. is a profitable and growing SaaS company focused on helping water treatment plant operators and managers find optimal ways to run their facilities to Make Exceptional Drinking Water for the Public (our mission). Decision Blue and Virtual Jar, our AI-powered, cloud-hosted, water quality software, and our outstanding client support are winning new clients across the U.S. We are passionate about water, a little nerdy, and a lot of fun.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a self-motivated and results-oriented sales professional. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on outreach and starting conversations with decision-makers in the drinking water industry—think superintendents, senior operators, and key stakeholders at public or private water treatment plants.

Your day-to-day will vary, focusing on driving outbound efforts one day, following up with inbounds as they come in, all to generate new client opportunities, and reporting to the company’s Outbound Growth Manager. The goal? Identify and engage potential clients, understand their pain points, and set up discovery calls for our sales team to dive deeper. If you have a knack for connecting with people, love the thrill of reaching out, and want to help solve real-world challenges in water treatment, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

  • Get to know our solution inside and out: Dive deep during onboarding to develop a solid understanding of our platform and the water industry.
  • Hit your activity targets: Work toward meeting outreach and meeting-setting goals.
  • Jump on inbound leads: Quickly respond to prospects who show interest, qualify them, and follow a straightforward process to move them along.
  • Drive outbound efforts: Launch targeted campaigns to book new meetings through cold outreach, webinars, and conferences.
  • Own your pipeline: Use our database to generate, qualify, and lock down meetings through 30-40 calls and 20-30 emails daily.
  • Prospect smartly: Focus on new and existing territories, ensuring your efforts align with our Sales team's quarterly targets.
  • Set the stage for demos: Get prospects excited to meet with our team and explore the Decision Blue solution.
  • Keep our CRM fresh: Log updates, maintain a clean contacts database, and track your progress.
  • Stay organized: Plan your days, manage your workload, and communicate your pipeline to management so we can keep things moving.
  • Build positive relationships: Connect with third-party software developers and other external resources to help us grow.

Qualifications:

  • College degree in business? Great, but not a dealbreaker: Equivalent experience is just as valuable to us.
  • Got some experience? Ideally, you have 1+ years in sales or account management.
  • Tech-savvy? Even better. Comfort with tools like Salesforce, Salesloft, and ZoomInfo is a huge plus.

Bonus Points If You Have:

  • Experience in SaaS or software sales: Knowing the ropes in the software space will give you a head start.
  • Familiarity with the water industry: Understanding the challenges and nuances of this sector is a good advantage.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Passion for our mission: You’re excited about making a real impact in the water industry.
  • Strong people skills: You’re great on the phone and can connect with potential clients.
  • Goal-driven: You thrive on meeting and exceeding targets while creating meaningful conversations with prospects.
  • Team player: Open to feedback and always looking for ways to grow and improve.
  • Calm under pressure: Patient and steady, even when conversations get challenging.
  • Independent and self-motivated: You’re a self-starter who can succeed in a fully remote role without much hand-holding.
  • Professional and reliable: Punctual, organized, and someone we can count on to deliver.
  • Persistent and focused: You don’t let roadblocks stop you—you find a way around them.
  • Flexible and adaptable: Able to adjust to changing priorities while staying dedicated to your work.
  • Steady work history: We value consistency and commitment.

Position Overview:

  • Reports to: Outbound Growth Manager
  • Employment Status: Full time Exempt
  • Location: Remote (U.S) If you don’t live in the Eastern Time Zone, this position will require some flexibility to participate in meetings during core business hours in the EST.
  • Must be open to travel for in-person team summits and conferences as needed.
  • Must have dependable high-speed wifi and a work space conducive to focused working.

Compensation

Competitive base salary:

  • $50,000- $55,000
  • $65k OTE - based on performance
  • Your base pay will be determined by your experience.

Team-wide performance bonuses:

  • Everyone wins when the team hits its targets.

Comprehensive benefits package:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (100% covered for you; 50% for spouse/dependents)
  • Short and Long-term disability insurance (100% covered for you)
  • 401k plan with employer match

Comprehensive benefits package:

  • 11 days PTO + 3 sick days + 8 paid holidays per year.

Work-from-home perks:

  • Annual remote tech expense reimbursement to set you up for success.

Cover Letter

In Your Cover Letter, Please Include:

  • Relevant work experience: Share any past roles or projects that have prepared you for success in this position.
  • Unique skills and qualities: Highlight the skills, experiences, or characteristics that would make you a great fit for this role.
  • Your 'why' for the water industry: Tell us the story behind why you’re passionate about working in the water sector. What’s your personal connection or motivation? What’s your water story?
  • Remote work experience: If you’ve worked remotely before, let us know how you maintained collaboration and communication with your team.
  • Your work location: Tell us where you’d be based if offered this position.
  • How you found us: Let us know how you heard about this opportunity.
  • Anything else: If there’s something additional you think we should know to consider your application, don’t hesitate to share it!

How to Apply

Please send a resume and cover letter, in PDF format no later than February 14th, 2025 to careers@fontusblue.com with “SDR - <First name Last Name>” in the subject line.

Do not contact Fontus Blue by phone or mail, please, and no recruiters.

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