Sales Development Representative

This is a fully remote, permanent work-from-home opportunity with a growing and stable company, available in selected states across the US: AZ, FL, GA, , KS, LA, MI, MN, NC, NE, TX, UT, VA, MO, OK.

The starting wage for this position is $24.03 per hour, or $50,000 annually. Within six months, a Sales Development Representative I who meets their assigned targets could earn up to $75,000 per year.

Please apply to only one location per role. Since we are a fully remote company, we list openings for multiple locations. Applying for more than one location may result in receiving multiple communications regarding the position.

Important:
This is not an immediate opening.

We are proactively building a pipeline of Sales Development Representative candidates for future growth. Qualified applicants may be contacted as opportunities become available.

Are you thrilled by the idea of assisting entrepreneurs nationwide in achieving their dreams of launching their own businesses?

For more than 23 years, Guidant Financial has been committed to empowering entrepreneurs and enhancing the growth of small businesses. So far, we have distributed an impressive $5 billion in funding, supporting the launch of over 30,000 businesses and generating nearly 100,000 jobs that enrich the economy. We aim to inspire and empower you just as we do for the entrepreneurs we assist, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on their success and your own career path.

At Guidant, we believe in empowering our employees to make a genuine difference for our clients and their own professional paths. Our commitment to ownership is reflected in our daily work through accountability, innovative problem‑solving, and diligent follow‑through. We are on an exciting journey towards becoming an ESOP company, further solidifying our dedication to shared accountability and long‑term prosperity.

Adaptability:
Change isn’t scary. You embrace opportunities to adapt and bring others along.

Connection:
Connection is important. You lift others up because when they grow you grow.

Excellence:
You thrive outside of your comfort zone. You jump at the chance to make things better and have insatiable curiosity.

Guidant Financial is currently seeking a remote Sales Development Representative, a vital role that often serves as the initial point of contact for the entrepreneurs we support. The successful candidate will have a meaningful impact in this high‑touch position, helping individuals achieve their dreams of starting a small business. Furthermore, this role offers an excellent foundation for a career in sales or business development, providing abundant opportunities for growth, learning, and mentorship.

• Contact 300-350 new leads per month to assess their needs and quickly qualify or disqualify them for Guidant’s financing solutions.
• Set appointments with qualified leads for the Finance Consultants, ensuring a smooth transition from lead qualification to the next stage of the sales process.
• Accurately log all lead interactions and updates in Salesforce CRM to ensure consistent tracking and reporting of progress.
• Maintain a predefined outreach cadence to ensure timely follow‑up with leads, meeting monthly call and qualification targets.
• Work closely with the Finance Consultants to ensure qualified leads are prepared for further engagement.
• Maintain exceptional punctuality and reliability in all scheduled calls, meetings, and engagements.

• Actively participate in training sessions to stay current on Guidant’s products, services, and lead qualification best practices.
• Provide feedback to supervisors and team members on any challenges encountered in the lead qualification process.
• Ensure all processes are documented, and assist in sharing best practices with peers to improve overall team performance.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 1-3 year’s experience in phone‑based sales or other transactional sales environments, demonstrating an ability to meet or exceed sales targets preferred.
• Willingness and ability to make a high volume of…