Sales Development Representative - Hospitality Tech (Remote - Part-Time)

<p><strong>🎬 The Role</strong></p><p>Our client is an innovative, early-stage startup on a mission to redefine how the hospitality industry thinks about space. By helping hotels and businesses unlock underutilized facilities, our client enables them to create entirely new revenue streams through strategic rentals and partnerships.</p><p>We are looking for a <strong>highly motivated and resilient SDR</strong> to help map out the market and build the foundation for our growth. This is a unique opportunity to join a startup at the ground level, gather critical market intelligence, and directly influence the company's trajectory.</p><hr><p><strong>👤 The Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Market Mapping:</strong> Proactively reach out to hotels and businesses to collect insights on their facility utilization and operational needs.</p></li><li><p><strong>Database Building:</strong> Document findings and build a comprehensive database of the market landscape.</p></li><li><p><strong>Pitching & Qualifying:</strong> Succinctly present the value proposition of new revenue streams to prospects.</p></li><li><p><strong>Lead Generation:</strong> Convert initial interest into qualified meetings for the Partnerships Team.</p></li><li><p><strong>Insight Gathering:</strong> Act as the "eyes and ears" on the ground, reporting back on common objections and business needs to help refine the product.</p></li></ul><hr><p>🎓 <strong>The Skills & Competencies</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Experience:</strong> 1–3 years in an SDR or high-volume outbound role. Experience selling services, SaaS, or working within high-growth marketplaces (e.g., food delivery platforms, PropTech) is highly preferred.</p></li><li><p><strong>Language Fluency:</strong> <strong>Flawless, full working proficiency in English</strong> is a must. You can navigate complex conversations with business owners and managers with ease.</p></li><li><p><strong>Resilience:</strong> You have a "hunter" mentality. You aren't discouraged by "no" and thrive in the fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environment of an early-stage startup.</p></li><li><p><strong>Communication:</strong> Ability to distill complex value propositions into simple, persuasive insights.</p></li><li><p><strong>Self-Sufficiency:</strong> You are disciplined and comfortable working independently in a remote setting.</p></li></ul><p><strong>⭐ The Differentiators</strong></p><ul><li><p>Experience covering the UAE market.</p></li><li><p>Additional languages.</p></li></ul><hr><p><strong>⏳ The Benefits</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Flexible Remote Work:</strong> 100% remote, part-time schedule allowing for a better work-life balance.</p></li><li><p><strong>Performance-Based Pay:</strong> Compensation includes a stable base salary plus a variable component tied directly to meeting your objectives.</p></li><li><p><strong>Startup Exposure:</strong> Gain direct experience in an early-stage environment, contributing to the "playbook" rather than just executing one.</p></li><li><p><strong>Impact:</strong> Your market research and lead generation will be the primary driver of the company’s regional expansion.</p></li></ul><hr><p><strong>✅ The Process</strong></p><p><strong>Application → HR CV Screening → First Business Interview → Technical/Case Assessment Interview → Offer</strong></p><hr><p><strong>💼 The Employer</strong></p><p>The client aims at connecting hotels with other businesses and individuals to help them rent out their facilities. They are focused on helping the hospitality industry better utilize their physical assets to start new revenue streams or significantly improve existing ones.</p>

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