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PowerSchool Group LLC is hiring a Sales Development Representative. The role involves generating qualified sales opportunities through structured multichannel outreach to K-12 accounts and collaborating closely with the Sales team to target priority accounts, uncover needs, and drive pipeline conversion.

Highlights

Drive qualified pipeline by conducting high-volume outbound and inbound outreach via phone, email, and social media.
Collaborate with Sales to target priority K-12 district accounts and personas.
Utilize Salesforce or comparable CRM for data entry and task management.
Required skills include strong communication, time management, persistence, and the ability to follow and tailor qualification scripts.
Minimum qualifications: 2+ years in sales, lead generation, business development, or equivalent experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Preferred qualifications: experience with persona-based messaging, SaaS pipeline creation in K-12/public sector, and proficiency with Salesloft, Gong, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator.
Compensation range estimated between $51,100 - $63,900 USD base plus commission.
Benefits include comprehensive insurance, 401(k), parental leave, discretionary time off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs.
Focus on supporting the K-12 education ecosystem with cloud-based software solutions.
Commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace with equal opportunity employment.

Sales Development Representative Full Description

Overview:

At PowerSchool, we are a dedicated team of innovators guided by our shared purpose of powering personalized education for students around the world. From the central office to the classroom to the home, PowerSchool supports the entire educational ecosystem as the global leader of cloud-based software for K-12 education. Our employees make it all possible, and a career with us means you’re joining a successful team committed to engaging, empowering, and improving the K-12 education experience everywhere.

Team Overview

The Sales Development team creates qualified pipeline that expands our impact across K-12. Working side by side with Sales, we target priority accounts, run multichannel outreach, and convert interest into high-quality meetings and sales-accepted opportunities, fueling faster cycles, higher win rates, and healthier coverage that drive new business, upsell, and cross-sell revenue.

Responsibilities:

Description

The Sales Development Representative (SDR) drives qualified pipeline through structured, multichannel outreach to K-12 accounts, both existing and net new. This role collaborates closely with Sales to target priority accounts and personas, uncover needs, and convert interest into high-quality meetings and sales-accepted opportunities within a consistent, manager-led operating rhythm. Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Proven comfort with high-volume outbound and cold outreach across phone, email, and social media, as well as comfort with inbound lead management.
Passion for K-12 outcomes and interest in learning public-sector purchasing basics.
Consistent activity discipline and time management to hit goals.
Coachable mindset with persistence, curiosity, and the ability to follow qualification scripts while learning to tailor discovery.
Clear written and oral communication that can personalize value to district and buyer context.
Working knowledge of Salesforce, or comparable CRM with accurate data entry and task management.
2+ years sales, lead generation, customer service, business development, or equivalent education with strong communication and organization skills.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or equivalent years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with persona-based messaging and capturing MEDDPICC data in CRM to support AE stage exits.
Experience creating pipeline for SaaS in K-12 or public sector, including basic RFP awareness.
Proficiency with modern prospecting tools such as Salesloft, Gong, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator.
Track record of exceeding meeting and sales-qualified opportunity targets and improving conversion rates through testing and iteration.

Compensation & Benefits:
PowerSchool offers the following benefits:

Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance and AD&D)
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
Comprehensive 401(k) plan
Generous Parental Leave
Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO)
Wellness Program, including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage

A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $51,100 - $63,900 USD plus applicable commission. This compensation range is specific to the United States and it incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures, degrees, and certifications; internal equity; internal pay ranges; and market data/range parameters.

EEO Commitment:

PowerSchool is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process, please let us know by emailing accomodations@powerschool.com.

Original Job Description

Overview:

Team Overview

Description

Minimum Qualifications

Proven comfort with high-volume outbound and cold outreach across phone, email, and social media, as well as comfort with inbound lead management.
Passion for K-12 outcomes and interest in learning public-sector purchasing basics.
Consistent activity discipline and time management to hit goals.
Coachable mindset with persistence, curiosity, and the ability to follow qualification scripts while learning to tailor discovery.
Clear written and oral communication that can personalize value to district and buyer context.
Working knowledge of Salesforce, or comparable CRM with accurate data entry and task management.
2+ years sales, lead generation, customer service, business development, or equivalent education with strong communication and organization skills.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or equivalent years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with persona-based messaging and capturing MEDDPICC data in CRM to support AE stage exits.
Experience creating pipeline for SaaS in K-12 or public sector, including basic RFP awareness.
Proficiency with modern prospecting tools such as Salesloft, Gong, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator.
Track record of exceeding meeting and sales-qualified opportunity targets and improving conversion rates through testing and iteration.

Compensation & Benefits:
PowerSchool offers the following benefits:

Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance and AD&D)
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
Comprehensive 401(k) plan
Generous Parental Leave
Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO)
Wellness Program, including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage

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