Sales Development Representative

WHO WE AREThe PR industry hasn't really changed in fifty years. WHO WE ARE The PR industry hasn't really changed in fifty years. Relationships, lunches, luck, and a clip report at the end of the month. Interdependence is rebuilding it from the ground up. Interviewed, our proprietary platform, analyzes 300,000+ stories every day across a network of 250,000 journalists. We turn earned media into something measurable, repeatable, and worth paying for, and apply the same data and discipline across paid, social, content, and brand. Integrated marketing run by one team, on one system, accountable to one result. Forbes named us one of America's Best PR Agencies. Our 100+ person team works with brands, CMOs, founders, and entrepreneurs across consumer, healthcare, tech, B2B, travel and entertainment. We move fast. The best argument wins. We hire for sharp thinking, real craft, and ownership from day one. If you want comfortable, this isn't the place. If you want to win, build with us. THE ROLE We're looking for a driven Sales Development Representative to help manage Interdependence's growth engine. This is a 100% inbound role. There is no cold calling or cold outreach. Prospective clients come to us, and you'll own a large, fast-moving pipeline of inbound leads from first response through a qualified, well-prepared meeting with our business development team. You'll be the first touchpoint for prospective clients, and we need someone who is highly organized, highly proactive, thoughtful, and strategic in every interaction. Above all, we're looking for a learning machine: someone who absorbs new industries, new businesses, and new challenges quickly and gets sharper with every conversation. This is a high-visibility role for someone who wants to learn the fundamentals of agency new business and grow into a closing or account leadership role over time. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Respond promptly and thoughtfully to every inbound lead generated through marketing campaigns, referrals, website inquiries, and events Research each inbound prospect before first contact (company, industry, recent news, key decision-makers) so every conversation starts informed Conduct discovery conversations to understand a prospect's communications challenges and determine fit for Interdependence's services Schedule qualified introductory meetings for senior business development leadership, with a concise brief on each prospect's needs, context, and fit so leadership walks in prepared Manage and maintain an organized, accurate pipeline in our CRM, tracking every lead, conversation, and next step so nothing slips through the cracks Proactively follow up with and nurture leads that aren't ready yet, keeping momentum without being pushy Meet or exceed monthly response-time, qualification, and meeting-booked targets Partner with marketing to share feedback on lead quality, lead sources, and messaging so we can sharpen what attracts the right clients Be a learning machine: stay current on strategic communications and marketing industry trends, and build working knowledge of the industries our prospects come from, so you can speak credibly to their challenges and opportunities Participate in weekly pipeline reviews, sharing insights on lead quality, objections, and conversion trends, and bringing ideas, not just updates Represent Interdependence professionally in every prospect interaction, serving as an extension of our brand and values QUALIFICATIONS 3+ years of experience in a sales development, business development, inbound lead management, or client-facing role (agency, SaaS, or professional services background a plus) Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build rapport quickly Exceptional organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage a high volume of leads at once without dropping any Proactive and strategic: you anticipate next steps, spot patterns, and act before being asked Intensely curious and a fast learner, ea