Sales Development Representative
Join Gong as a Sales Development Representative to generate new business opportunities in a dynamic and innovative environment.
Posted by employer 7 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 4 days ago
AI in the day-to-day
Gong harnesses the power of AI to transform how revenue teams win.
Not disclosed in this posting: years of experience, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Sales Development Representative at Gong, the individual is responsible for generating new business opportunities through proactive outreach, including cold calls and emails. Key skills include strong communication abilities and resilience, with a focus on managing a personal book of accounts and leveraging Gong's platform effectively. This position is well-suited for those with a background in sales or a strong passion for the field, particularly individuals eager to learn and grow within a dynamic tech environment.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Gong's careers page October 27, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 1 other location at Gong: Salt Lake City.
- Salary band is below the typical range for Sales/Marketing roles (median ~$142,000).
- Starts above 84% of 142 comparable junior sales/marketing roles in United States we track (median $65,650 across 79 companies).
Quick facts
- Is the Sales Development Representative role remote?
- It's hybrid — Gong expects some on-site time in Chicago.
- What's the salary range?
- Gong lists $90,000–$90,000 for this role.
- Where is the role based?
- Gong is hiring for this position in Chicago.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Gong targets junior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Sales Development Representative role at Gong.
From the original posting
Gong harnesses the power of AI to transform how revenue teams win. The Gong Revenue AI Operating System unifies data, insights, and workflows into a single, trusted system that observes, guides, and acts alongside the world’s most successful revenue teams. Powered by the Gong Revenue Graph, AI-powered intelligence, specialized agents, and trusted applications, Gong helps more than 5,000 companies around the world deeply understand their teams and customers, automate critical sales workflows, and close more deals with less effort. For more information, visit www.gong.io.
As a Gong Sales Development Representative, you'll play a key role in generating new business opportunities for the company and be a part of building a world-class sales development organization at a category-defining tech company.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Raise awareness and generate interest for Gong through cold calling, emails, and social outreach to prospective customers
- Schedule initial discovery calls for Account Executives
- Meet or exceed assigned daily activity minimums of 80-100 activities
- Manage your own book of accounts and set the strategy for effective book management
- Become a power user of Gong's platform
- Provide constructive feedback on how to improve effectiveness and efficiency within the SDR role to SDR Managers and Sales Enablement
- Collaborate with team members to share and learn from best practices
QUALIFICATIONS
- You are located within commutable distance of Chicago
- You are able to be in a Gong office 3x per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday)
- Have sold in the past or have a passion for sales or sales leadership
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- You have a high degree of resilience, enabling you to bounce back from setbacks
- You possess a player mindset; you strive to grow and develop and never back down from a challenge
- Your work ethic is unmatched- anything you don't know you'll make up with hard work
- You're extremely coachable and willing to receive and implement feedback
PERKS & BENEFITS
- We offer Gongsters a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans, designed to fit you and your family’s needs.
- Wellbeing Fund - flexible wellness stipend to support a healthy lifestyle.
- Mental Health benefits with covered therapy and coaching.
- 401(k) program to help you invest in your future.
- Education & learning stipend for personal growth and development.
- Flexible vacation time to promote a healthy work-life blend.
- Paid parental leave to support you and your family.
- Company-wide recharge days each quarter.
- Work from home stipend to help you succeed in a remote environment.
The annual OTE for this position is $90,000 USD.
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