Esker is looking for a high-energy, driven professional with natural sales instincts to join our Sales Development team in Madison, WI. As a Sales Development Representative (SDR), you’ll use your sales aptitude to engage with prospects via outbound calling and creative email follow-up and work with our Sales teams to target relevant accounts to build pipeline and revenue. Most importantly, you’ll be the first step in creating a positive experience with potential customers.

Your goal as an SDR is to generate interest and excitement for Esker solutions. A key requirement is to engage with prospects in a way that creates a superior experience that will set the stage for future conversations. The perfect candidate will be quick on their feet with the grit and resilience to handle objections like a pro.

What makes this role at Esker so exciting? You will have the opportunity to be closely mentored and professionally developed for growth opportunities in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Take your career to the next level! We pride ourselves in training and investing in our smart, goal-oriented employees to grow their careers here.

Key Tasks/Duties:

• Identify and create sales qualified leads through phone and email to uncover needs and interest
• Respond to and qualify incoming web and phone inquiries regarding Esker solutions
• Research and navigate accounts, identify key players & technology, cold call and develop accounts to generate opportunities
• Achieve monthly quotas of sales qualified leads generated
• Partner with our experienced Business Development Managers to help fill their pipeline and develop your skills
• Maintain active engagement with new and existing leads through creative follow-up designed to increase interest in Esker solutions
• Create a great first impression to our prospects and customers by providing them with a world class experience

The Skill Set:

• 1+ years of experience in a phone sales role OR a driven, whip-smart, and eager-to-learn professional who thrives in fast paced environments
• Experience with outbound cold calling
• A fearless ability to proactively engage new clients
• The skills to passionately and clearly articulate value/benefit
• A knack for asking great questions to uncover issues with a prospect’s current process
• A firm understanding of how to qualify buyer interest and identify target customers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Prior inside sales experience a plus
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effective
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Experience in CRM systems preferred; salesforce.com experience a plus

Salary Range: $54,000-60,000 + Incentive

Posting will close on December 1, 2025 at 12 PM CT.

Employee Benefits

• Student loan repayment assistance
• Flexible work schedule, summer hours, and work from home options
• Profit sharing options
• Paid time off for community outreach and volunteer opportunities
• Yearly stipend for employee wellness, hobbies, or educational activities
• Dog-friendly work environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Who We Are

Established in 1985, Esker has grown into a leading provider of AI-driven process automation software with over 1,000 employees and 1,700 customers worldwide. Companies such as Arizona Cardinals Football Club, Whirlpool, Sony, Trek, Heineken, and many more use our cloud-based solutions to run more efficient and cost-effective business processes, improve customer and supplier relationships, increase employee productivity and morale, and enhance global visibility, scalability and compliance. Esker operates in five continents with global headquarters in Lyon, France, and two U.S. locations in Madison, WI, and Denver, CO.

Come as You Are

Esker is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to maintaining an inclusive and mutually respectful work environment. We do not discriminate against any qualified applicants on the basis of: race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, medical history, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.