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NEW GRAD: Sales Development Representative

Fooda · Chicago, IL

Same role, also open in San Francisco, CA

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
$80K–$85K
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
1mo ago

Why it matters: OTE tells you what you could earn. Attainment tells you how realistic it is.

Ask: “What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?”

Still open · checked 2h agoon Fooda's careers page

The job

What you'd do
You qualify inbound marketing leads and run outbound prospecting to book meetings for Fooda's Business Development team. You sell workplace rotating restaurant food programs to companies across several verticals.
Who you'd sell to
Still reading the posting. Check back within the hour.
Where deals come from
A mix. Some leads come to you, some you find yourself.

The Braun Read

Worth a look

Solid on the basics. Use the first call to fill in the gaps.

Pay
OTE is listed. Ask what the base is.
Transparency
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Time on market
Open 32 days. Normal, but not fresh.
Company hiring
10 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace.

Red lights

None spotted.

Green lights

  • Publishes OTE. It tells you the on-target earnings up front. Most postings don't.

Based only on what the posting says. Lights are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  2. 2.

    What percentage of reps on the team have been here more than 18 months?

    Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.

  3. 3.

    Has the comp plan changed in the last 12 to 18 months? What changed?

    A plan that changes every year means the goalposts keep moving.

  4. 4.

    Who sits with reps and reviews calls each week?

    Coaching is often what's behind a good or bad attainment number.

  5. 5.

    What's the base, and how is the rest paid out?

    OTE without a base doesn't tell you what you can count on.

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

› When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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Full posting
Who We Are: Our story began in 2011 when a group of office workers at a major logistics company in Chicago had a lunch problem. Nearby options were limited and the team was spending too much time and money traveling to their favorite restaurants. They had an idea: bring Chicago’s local restaurant culture inside the office to sell food. It was an immediate hit. When they discovered people from other companies sneaking into their office, they knew they were on to something. Fooda pioneered the concept of rotating popup restaurants inside offices. Today, we operate in 60 cities with over 100 million meals served and continue to grow rapidly. Powered by technology and a network of 1500+ restaurants, we feed hungry people at work through a platform of unique food programs located within companies, office buildings, hospitals, schools, distribution centers, and more. At Fooda, we believe a workplace food program should be something employees love and look forward to every day. Requirements Who We Are Looking For: Fooda is looking to add a Sales Development Representatives that will be based out of our Chicago office. This is an awesome opportunity to work with all areas of Fooda’s expanding business by identifying and qualifying sales opportunities for our different clients across multiple verticals throughout the country. This newly created role will work closely with our Business Development team in helping to setup future accounts. The SDR, will act as a subject matter expert, leveraging Fooda’s value propositions by bringing potential solutions to the prospect company. The ideal candidate for this role will be a self-motivated, team player and goal orientated individual. We are targeting individuals that have just graduated from college or have one year of prior SDR experience. If this sounds like you, read on to learn more. What You Will Be Doing: - Offer pre-sales support to marketing qualified leads and setting up appointments for Fooda’s Business Development team - Conduct inbound and outbound sales prospecting methods resulting in researched leads to be maintained in Fooda’s CRM system, Hubspot - Learn and understand the Fooda sales training program, including our best practices within the sales process and CRM management - Identify new leads within your assigned market based on Fooda’s target profile - Demonstrate high energy and bring a positive attitude to your daily responsibilities - Portray a desire to be numbers and metric driven as it relates to the amount of meetings booked and conversion of leads to sales opportunities Who You Are: - You love chatting up people you don’t know - getting to know them, telling your story and being comfortable driving a conversation - You’re competitive – you chase your goals and do what it takes to win - You believe results matter most, period. Effort is the most important ingredient to succeed - You understand the value of following a process and the results it will yield What You Should Already Have: - 0-1 years professional experience (preferably in an inside sales role) - Experience utilizing a CRM System - Bachelor’s Degree preferred - Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) - Proven track record of prospecting and lead generation - Able to work onsite 4 days a week Benefits What We’ll Hook You Up With: - Competitive market salary and stock options based on experience - Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance plans - 401k retirement plan with company match - Paid maternity and parental leave benefits - Flexible spending accounts - Company-issued laptop - Daily subsidized lunch program (ours!) and free food and beverages in the office - A fulfilling, challenging adventure of a work experience Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No phone calls or recruiters please. The base salary range for this role is $55,000+ and includes a sales bonus plan with an OTE of $80,000 - $85,000 that is paid monthly and tied to metrics and results. The base salary is dependent on a number of factors, including but not limited to work experience, training, location, and skills.
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