Sales Development Representative Job IRES Nairobi, Kenya
IRES, Nairobi, Kenya
Job description
Position Overview
The SDR is a strategic, full-cycle hunter responsible for opening new doors and closing new business. This role goes beyond traditional lead generation; you are a quota-carrying closer who owns the front-end of the sales cycle. The primary objective for this role is to identify, qualify, and close new business opportunities from a curated list of high-value target accounts. You are a master diagnostician, using strategic questioning to determine the optimal engagement path either training/consulting and leveraging every tool including partner relationships to build credibility and accelerate deals.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Prospecting & Outbound Hunting
- Execute targeted, multi-channel outbound campaigns (phone, email, social, events) to secure initial meetings with key stakeholders within the Targeted Accounts.
- Strategically use Authorized Partner badges and alliances as key credibility hooks to gain access and build trust with prospects.
- Qualify and vet Assigned Qualified Leads (AQLs) from marketing; accept viable leads that fit the Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) and reject those that do not, providing clear feedback to marketing.
Diagnostic Qualification
- Conduct in-depth Diagnostic Interviews with prospects to uncover core business challenges, decision-making processes, budget, and strategic fit.
- Accurately categorize each opportunity into the correct engagement path, either training or consulting:
- Document the qualification rationale and path decision clearly in the CRM to ensure seamless handoff or continuation.
Negotiation & Closing
- Own the negotiation process for the initial contract, working within the commercial guardrails and pricing guidelines set by the BDO.
- Collaborate with the BDO and finance to structure deals, especially where partner fees and royalties must be accurately modelled.
- Drive the deal to signature, managing procurement, legal reviews, and final sign-off.
Collaboration & Strategy Execution
- Work in lockstep with the BDO to execute the unit’s account list penetration strategy at the account level.
- Provide real-time market intelligence and feedback from the front lines to inform the BDO’s portfolio and strategy decisions.
- Coordinate with technical sales experts and delivery teams as needed to advance and close opportunities.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science; Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Power, Mechanical, Telecommunications, or Energy); Water Resources; Transport/Supply Chain Management; Land Economics/Resource Management/Urban Planning; Computer Science/IT; Public Administration; Social Work; Health; Community Development; or equivalent.
- 2+ years of proven experience in a full-cycle, new business hunting/closing role, preferably in B2B.
- A demonstrable track record of meeting or exceeding quarterly sales quotas by closing new logos.
- Experience with partner-assisted selling or selling through/allied channels is a significant plus.
Core Competencies
- Diagnostic Selling: Exceptional listening and questioning skills to uncover root causes, not just surface-level needs.
- Strategic Prospecting: Ability to research accounts, identify key players, and craft personalized, value-driven outreach.
- Commercial Negotiation: Confidence and skill in negotiating terms, price, and scope to close deals while protecting margin.
- Business Acumen: Quick to understand a prospect’s business model and how your solutions map to their strategic objectives.
- Resilience & Grit: Tenacious and self-motivated, with the ability to handle rejection and persist in a competitive environment.
How to Apply
Your application should be sent to hr@indepthresearch.org to reach us on or before CoB Monday, 24th August 2026.
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