COMPANY OVERVIEW 

Garden for Wildlife is a mission-driven startup dedicated to supporting wildlife and the environment by offering products that encourage and facilitate wildlife-friendly gardening. Simply put, we help people buy the right plants.

Our Core Values: 

• We are passionate

• We figure it out

• We simplify the complex

• We are customer focused

• We believe small actions lead to large changes

With an aim to grow our revenue significantly, we are looking for passionate individuals to join our team and contribute to our vision of creating sustainable habitats for wildlife.

POSITION SUMMARY 

We are seeking a proactive and driven Sales Development Representative to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying new sales opportunities, building and maintaining relationships with potential clients and partners, and contributing to the company's sales and growth objectives. Your efforts will play a crucial role in helping us expand our market presence and achieve our goal of increasing our revenue. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Identify and target potential clients and partners within the wildlife-friendly products and services market

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with potential clients and partners through regular communication, follow-ups, and meetings

• Conduct market research to identify new trends, opportunities, and areas for expansion

• Work closely with the marketing team to develop and implement strategies that drive lead generation and customer acquisition

• Prepare and deliver presentations and pitches to potential clients and partners

• Attend industry events, conferences, and trade shows to network and promote Garden for Wildlife

• Collaborate with the product development team to suggest new products or services based on market needs and feedback from potential clients

• Meet and exceed sales targets as set by the company

• Provide regular updates and reports on sales development activities and results to senior management.

COMPETENCIES AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Required

• Self motivated 

• Excellent verbal communication skills 

• Strong attention-to-detail

• General research and writing capabilities

• Extremely strong organizational skills

• Strong general computing skills using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office software, including excellent Excel skills (development of excel formulae & macros)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Internship or familiarity of working in a professional office setting is preferred, but not required 

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Environmental Science, or related field

• One or more years of proven experience in sales development, sales, or a similar role, preferably in the environmental, gardening, or wildlife sector

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills

• Strong organizational and time-management abilities

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

• Passionate about wildlife conservation and environmentally sustainable practices 

• Willingness to travel as needed for client meetings, conferences, and trade shows

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, see, hear & type on a computer. Must be capable of walking or standing 90% or more of a normal 8 hour work shift and lift 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a hybrid position that may require in-person meetings in the Washington, DC metro area and require travel up to 10% of the time. The employee will be issued a laptop to perform work.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that an employee may be required to perform in this position. Garden for Wildlife, Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to modify, increase, decrease, suspend, and or eliminate any of the essential duties and/or the position in its entirety.

This job description is not an express or implied contract, guarantee, promise, or covenant of employment for any set term or duration, or for termination only for cause.

Employment with Garden for Wildlife, Inc. or any of its affiliates “at will” meaning either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice.

Garden for Wildlife, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces. All employees and candidates are reminded that Garden for Wildlife, Inc. and its affiliates adhere to all applicable labor and employment laws, and State-specific labor and employment regulations, where applicable.