["Full-Time"]
Remote
SaaS
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About this role
Company DescriptionWhen you join Turnitin, you'll be welcomed into a company that is a recognized innovator in global education. For over 25 years, Turnitin has partnered with educators and institutions to develop learning integrity solutions that recognize the enduring value of critical thinking in a rapidly changing world.
Over 16,000 academic institutions, publishers, and corporations use our services in more than 185 countries around the world: Turnitin Feedback Studio, Clarity, Originality, Gradescope, ExamSoft, Similarity, and iThenticate.
Protecting the value of an authentic education is at the heart of who we are.Experience a remote-first culture that empowers you to work with purpose and accountability in a way that best suits you, supported by a comprehensive package that prioritizes your overall well-being.
Our diverse community of colleagues are all unified by a shared desire to make a difference in education.Turnitin is a global organization with team members in over 35 countries including the United States, Mexico, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, India, and the Philippines.Job DescriptionTurnitin is seeking a disciplined, resourceful, and self-driven Sales Development Representative to drive sales growth by strategically prospecting into new accounts and identifying high-quality leads for the sales team.As the first point of contact for new business prospects, you will be a crucial partner to our account executives.
Your role is to develop a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities by conducting market research, executing data-driven campaigns, and developing dynamic territory plans. You will understand the Turnitin Integrity and Assessment product portfolios to assess potential customers' needs, mitigate objections, and position the right solutions.
You will own the relationship until the prospect is qualified and ready to engage with a sales account executive, allowing them to focus on closing deals while you focus on generating new opportunities
Selling Motion
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — SDR
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Role Signals
Green Flags
Location flexibility
SaaS — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)
Common Buyer Objections
- "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
- "We built something in-house already"
- "We don't have budget until next quarter"
- "Our team won't adopt another tool"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI-native product disruption
- • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
- • Vertical SaaS consolidation
- • Usage-based pricing models
Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.
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How do you handle objections on cold calls?
Template questionWalk me through your typical outbound sequence.
Template questionHow do you research prospects before reaching out?
Template questionWhat metrics do you track daily?
Template questionSales Development roles are ideal stepping stones — top SDRs typically promote to AE within 12-18 months.
Expect to work with recurring revenue models where customer retention is as important as acquisition.
Remote positions in sales offer flexibility but require strong self-discipline and proactive communication with distributed teams.
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