Sales Development Representative Jobs in Austin, TX

• Generating qualified leads through cold calling, email outreach, networking events, social media, and other prospecting activities.
• Building and maintaining a robust sales pipeline to support revenue growth objectives.
• Conducting market research to identify potential clients, industry trends, competitive activity, and business opportunities.
• Engaging prospective customers to understand their business needs and position appropriate solutions.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with current and prospective clients to support long-term business growth.
• Preparing and delivering effective product and solution presentations.
• Monitoring progress toward business development goals and taking corrective actions when needed.
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation of customer interactions, opportunities, and sales activities within Salesforce and other reporting systems.
• Producing reports and analysis related to lead generation, conversion rates, pipeline development, and sales performance.
• Working in tandem with End User Business Development Managers to drive sales across targeted vertical markets.
• Collaborating with internal sales, marketing, and product development teams to execute business development initiatives.
• Supporting customer retention efforts through proactive relationship management and timely resolution of customer concerns.
• Developing a thorough understanding of client environments, cultures, and decision-making processes within target verticals.
• Analyzing market and sales data to refine outreach strategies and improve business development effectiveness.
• Staying informed of industry trends, market conditions, emerging technologies, and competitor activities.
• Continuously expanding product knowledge and sales methodologies to increase effectiveness.
• Supporting strategic growth initiatives by identifying and nurturing new business opportunities.
• Demonstrating a customer-centric approach that promotes trust, satisfaction, and long-term partnerships.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in sales, business development, or a related field.
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding business development, lead generation, or sales targets.
• Strong understanding of sales processes, prospecting techniques, and pipeline management.
• Clear understanding of end-user corporate cultures, environments, and decision-making processes within target verticals.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively engage internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong critical thinking, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and proactively pursue new opportunities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Customer-centric mindset with strong relationship-building and networking skills.
• Proficiency with Salesforce CRM and Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and interpret technical journals, specifications, and industry standards.
• Experience within the physical access control, security technology, or related industries is preferred.
• Familiarity with industry market trends, competitors, and business drivers is preferred.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills and experience influencing buying decisions is preferred.
• Experience presenting products, services, and business solutions to a variety of customer audiences is preferred.
• Experience working remotely in a distributed sales organization is preferred.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package

• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance

• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. You'll have opportunities to share insights and contribute forward-thinking ideas that shape future outcomes.
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

HID does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions, please contact accommodations-ext@hidglobal.com.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to reside and work in the hiring country.
• HID Global will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the hiring country will not be considered.

At times, HID may use AI-assisted technology to help our Talent Acquisition team review applications by identifying job-related qualifications, skills, and experience in résumés and comparing them with the requirements of the role. The technology supports recruiter review but does not make hiring decisions. A member of our Talent Acquisition team reviews each application before any selection decision is made. Information processed by the tool is deleted once the recruiter's review is complete.

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!
On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something. HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries. We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.

When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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