Sales Development Representative 2015

Greater New York City Area Full Time

Discover the financial options you never knew you had and make your best business decisions yet. It's easy, free, and won't affect your credit.

Job Description

Millions of small business owners will apply for a loan every year, and over 80% of applications are rejected by the big banks, many after months of paperwork and bureaucracy. Fundera's mission is to help small businesses grow by finding the best lender from within and beyond the world of traditional banks. As we expand, we need more smart people to help us build tools for Main Street businesses to understand their finances and secure funding for their growth.

If you have a passion for helping business owners, an interest in financial technology, and a desire to help build a company from the ground up, then we want to hear from you! Fundera is looking for an intelligent, passionate, and charismatic professional to help us establish and scale our sales and support team. We work in a fun and fast-paced environment, communicating with small- and mid-size business owners and lenders all day long.

This position is located in New York City and requires 1-3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

Educate SMBs on the alternative lending space, understand where they are in the business life cycle, and match them to funding providers
Assist SMB’s with relevant applications, document gathering, and assessment of options as they seek funding to grow their business
Follow up on SMBs that have expressed interest in working with Fundera, and maintain an active daily leads pipeline
Become an expert on the small business alternative lending space
Build relationships with lenders in the Fundera network
Document all activity in CRM system, keeping it clean and up-to-date

Requirements

Outstanding communication skills and excellent sales & service orientation both internally and externally
Comfortable and resilient in conversations with business owners from all walks of life
Offer us insight above and beyond your daily duties, and be prepared to defend them--don't just work here, help us build a great company
Capacity to learn and understand financial statements and valuation models
Strong interest in the financial technology sector and growing online lending space
Ability to work independently and proactively while improving processes and results, prioritizing work with minimal direction
Familiarity with Salesforce a plus

Compensation

Base Salary: $35,000 - $45,000
On Target Earnings: $55,000 - $65,000