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    Sales Development Representative (SDR) - Accounting & Financial Services

    Pavago

    Remote
    E-Commerce
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    Posted 1 week ago
    Work Type

    On-site

    Vertical

    E-Commerce

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    About this role

    Sales Development Representative (SDR) – Accounting & Financial Services

    Full-Time | Remote | U.S. Business Hours (EST)

    About the Role

    At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a results-driven Sales Development Representative (SDR) to generate and close new business across accounting, bookkeeping, and financial services.

    This is more than an appointment-setting role. You’ll own prospecting, outreach, discovery, follow-ups, pipeline management, and the closing of smaller deals.

    You’ll target businesses across industries including construction, home services, e-commerce, trucking, real estate, and churches, helping prospects identify financial and accounting needs and move toward the right solution.

    What You’ll Do

    Outbound Prospecting & Lead Generation

    Build targeted prospect lists using LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Apollo, and industry databases Execute outreach through cold calling, email, LinkedIn, and social channels Research prospects and personalize messaging around relevant accounting and financial pain points Maintain consistent follow-up cadences to generate qualified opportunities

    Discovery, Qualification & Closing

    Conduct discovery and qualification calls with business owners and decision-makers Identify needs around bookkeeping, accounting, reporting, and financial operations Qualify opportunities using frameworks such as BANT, SPIN, or MEDDIC Present solutions, handle objections, and move prospects toward a decision Prepare proposals and close smaller opportunities independently Coordinate successful handoffs to onboarding and service delivery teams

    CRM & Pipeline Management

    Maintain accurate records in HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar CRMs Track activities, notes, follow-ups, pipeline stages, and deal status Ensure qualified opportunities never stall due to missed follow-ups Maintain strong pipeline visibility and CRM hygiene

    Sales Performance

    Track outreach, response rates, conversions, pipeline, and revenue Review perfor

    Tools & Tech Stack

    Salesforce
    HubSpot
    Outreach
    LinkedIn Sales Navigator

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Cold Calling·Required skill
    Prospecting·Required skill
    Pipeline Management·Required skill
    Lead Generation·Required skill

    Typical Day — SDR

    Cold calls60–80/day
    Outbound emails30–50/day
    Discovery meetings2–3/week
    Pipeline review1×/week

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Remote Friendly

    Location flexibility

    E-Commerce — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    14–60 days (SMB merchants) · 2–6 months (enterprise retail)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "Platform migration is too risky mid-season"
    • "Our current solution is "good enough""
    • "Need to see ROI within first quarter"
    • "Integration with our fulfillment stack"

    Key Industry Metrics

    GMV (Gross Merchandise Value)Conversion RateAOV (Average Order Value)CAC:LTV RatioReturn RateCart Abandonment Rate

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • Social commerce and TikTok Shop
    • • AI-powered personalization
    • • Headless commerce architecture
    • • Same-day delivery expectations

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    sales
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    How do you handle objections on cold calls?

    Template question
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    Walk me through your typical outbound sequence.

    Template question
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    How do you research prospects before reaching out?

    Template question
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    What metrics do you track daily?

    Template question
    Research Pavago's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare 2-3 specific deal stories with quantifiable outcomes
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    Sales Development roles are ideal stepping stones — top SDRs typically promote to AE within 12-18 months.

    Understanding digital marketing and conversion funnels adds significant leverage.

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