Sales Development Representative at Faire in San Francisco, CA

Summary: Faire is a technology wholesale platform focused on connecting independent retailers with global brands. The Sales Development Representative will play a key role in scaling the supply by identifying high-value brands, qualifying leads, and developing relationships with partners to support the company's growth. Responsibilities: - Learn and build an understanding of our sales process and collaborate with the team to build our brand directory - Prospect/identify high-value brands that are a good fit for Faire’s retailers - Directly contribute to our brand growth by qualifying inbound leads and applicant brands - Identify customer needs and solve for gaps with creative outreach strategy & discovery including, but limited to: email copy, warm/cold calls, social media outreach, in-person events - Relationship development with both brand partners as well as our Account Executive Sales team - Have room to grow through special projects and into a full-fledged sales role or other opportunities within the company Required Qualifications: - A Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional working experience - Passionate about our mission and working with small businesses -- many of whom are artisans and entrepreneurs -- and helping them thrive - Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills - Motivated, curious, action-forward, and leads with integrity - Clear organization and time management skills for handling 100s of prospective brand accounts - Driven to learn & interpret data through running reports through sales systems - Meticulous attention to detail & strong judgment in assessing best brand fits for Faire - Excited to join and contribute to a fast-moving, high-potential, culture driven environment & comfortable with change Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with Salesforce or any Sales automation system (e.g. Salesloft) - 1-2 years+ of retail or customer-facing work experience - Seeking strong work culture + community - Entrepreneurial mindset! Required Skills: Sales process knowledge, Salesforce, Sales automation systems, Data interpretation, Report running, Curiosity, Judgment Benefits: Equity, Comprehensive benefits designed to support your life inside and outside of work.