Welcome to Vaco – an uncommon company with an empowered culture. At Vaco, we welcome talented innovators seeking a collaborative environment where creative freedom rings. Since 2002, we have expanded to more than 40 locations, and we have no plans of slowing down anytime soon. We are seeking big thinkers to lead us into the future and explore the career of a lifetime. + Ranked the #1 Best Staffing Firm to Work for in North America by Staffing Industry Analysts (Category: 500+ Employees) + An Inc. 5000 fastest growing private company in America every year since 2007! The Sales Development Representative (SDR) works closely with the Sales Teams (AE’s/AM’s) to meet departmental goals. An SDR is focused on lead generation, lead qualification, and booking client meetings with potential prospects. In this role, you will be engaging in intro and exploratory conversations - both via email and by phone - with business and IT leaders at target accounts. **Requirements:** . Write and communicate well across a variety of channels: written, phone, in-person, & online . 1-3 years of outbound prospecting, sales, or business development experience . Proactive problem solver with the ability to translate business ideas into technical solutions . Creative mindset that can identify solutions and adapt quickly to change . Has a good understanding of cross-functional business relationships, with the ability to relate to and communicate at the senior management and executive level _The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time._ _Reasonable_ _accommodations_ _may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions_ _._ **Desired Competencie** **s** **:**   + **Customer/Candidate Focus** **-** ** ** Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions. + **Results Oriented** **-** ** ** Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. + **Communicates Effectively** **-** ** ** Develops and delivers written and verbal communication that conveys clear understanding of different audiences and their levels of comprehension. Active listener to ensure clear understanding. + **Planning Forethought and Alignment** **-** ** ** Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. + **Interpersonal Intelligence** **-** ** ** Understands self and others’ emotions and is able to manage self and others’ emotions to create a comfortable environment removing internal and external barriers to build rapport with others, including those with diverse opinions and beliefs, by acting with respect, dignity, and integrity. + **Decision Quality** **-** ** ** Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. + **Collaborative** **-** ** ** Partners and connects with others to achieve shared goals or objectives, seeking input and inspiring others to value the same, building trust with each collaborative interaction. **Education** **and Experience** **:**   + Bachelor’s Degree and/or 0 to 18 months technology sales or staffing experience preferred + Active member of the IT community, networking groups a plus.    **Location** **: Mostly remote with some company meetings.** **Travel Requirements:** Less than 5% (almost no travel) Vaco, LLC (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and is committed to providing a transparent notice of our Notice at Collection and Privacy Policy for California Residents. This Notice and Privacy Policy for California Residents applies solely to those who reside in the State of California (“consumers” or “you”). For additional details, click here (https://www.vaco.com/terms-privacy/) . California residents may also access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees (https://www.vaco.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/VACO-Modified-Regs-HR-Notice-at-Collection-Final-1-converted.pdf) . Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.