Key responsibilities:
Researching and identifying potential customers (prospects).
Reaching out via calls, emails, LinkedIn, or other channels.
Qualifying leads by understanding customer needs and budget.
Setting up meetings/demos for Business Development Managers (BDMs) or Account Executives.
Maintaining CRM tools (HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho, etc.).
Following up on inbound leads and converting them into opportunities.
Collaborating with marketing and sales teams for campaigns.
Base Salary + Incentives → Incentives/commissions for meeting lead or meeting-booking targets.
Performance Bonus → Quarterly or annual bonuses for exceeding quotas.
Provident Fund (PF) & Gratuity → Standard statutory benefits.
Mobile / Internet / Travel Allowance → For work-related communication and visits (if required).
Health Insurance / Mediclaim (sometimes covers family as well).
Life / Accident Insurance in larger corporates.
Paid Sick Leave with medical support.
Paid Time Off → Casual, earned, and festival/public holidays.
Hybrid / Remote Options → Many SDRs work inside sales, so remote-friendly roles are common in tech/IT.
Wellness Programs → Gym memberships, mental health workshops in bigger firms.
Regular training programs (sales skills, CRM, product knowledge, negotiation).
Clear growth path → SDR → BDE → BDM → Sales/Account Manager.
Exposure to marketing and business operations (cross-functional growth).
Certificates, awards, incentives trips for top performers.
“Top SDR” programs in many companies with special perks.