Sales Development Representative - Education Industry

At Huzzle, we specialize in connecting high-performing professionals with leading companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients range from startups and digital agencies to tech platforms operating in sectors such as SaaS, MarTech, FinTech, and EdTech. We focus on placing top talent into full-time remote roles where candidates are hired directly by client teams and receive ongoing support from Huzzle.

We are currently seeking a motivated and energetic Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join a prestigious culinary education organization, ranked among the top three culinary schools in the USA. This remote role offers the opportunity to contribute to a mission that empowers aspiring chefs and business owners through American Culinary Foundation-approved training. As an SDR, you will play a critical role in driving $1.3 million in annual revenue by re-engaging past leads and qualifying new prospects, helping to transform the lives of over 1,400 graduates.

Key Responsibilities

- Make 150+ outbound calls daily using HubSpot to identify potential students and schedule qualified meetings.
- Implement a high-touch outreach approach for fresh leads, including 1–2 calls per day for the first two weeks, supported by strategic texting and emailing.
- Re-engage and nurture older leads to renew their interest in culinary programs and secure appointments.
- Maintain a minimum appointment show rate of 80% by confirming meetings and ensuring prospect commitment.
- Achieve a minimum 25% closing ratio on live calls to meet monthly revenue goals exceeding $108,600.
- Accurately track all sales activities in the CRM and provide daily reports on sales projections and progress.
- Participate in daily 9:00 AM MST Zoom meetings to align on team goals and sales strategies.

Required Qualifications

- Proven success in a high-volume sales environment, with experience making 150+ outbound calls per day.
- Proficiency in CRM software, with HubSpot experience highly preferred.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to quickly build rapport with individuals from diverse age groups and backgrounds.
- Results-driven mindset with a consistent record of meeting or surpassing aggressive KPIs and revenue targets.
- Strong self-discipline and the ability to sustain high activity levels while working fully remotely.
- Previous experience in admissions, education sales, or the hospitality industry.
- Knowledge of organic and paid marketing lead generation techniques.
- A genuine passion for culinary arts or vocational training.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Competitive salary package.
- Fully remote work environment with offshore flexibility.
- Long-term job stability with clear salary increase milestones.
- Performance-based incentives directly tied to revenue targets.

This role offers a unique chance to combine sales expertise with a passion for culinary education, contributing to a transformative learning experience for students while achieving substantial revenue goals. If you thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment and are eager to make a meaningful impact, this position could be an excellent fit.