Senior Sales Development Representative, Federal

The posting, as Horizon3 wrote it

Get to Know Us

Horizon3.ai http://Horizon3.ai is a fast-growing, remote cybersecurity company dedicated to the mission of enabling organizations to proactively find, fix and verify exploitable attack vectors before criminals exploit them. Our flagship product, the NodeZeroTM platform, delivers production-safe autonomous pentests and other key assessment operations that scale across the largest internal, external, cloud, and hybrid cloud environments. NodeZero has been adopted by organizations of all sizes, from small educational institutions to government agencies and Global 100 enterprises. It is used by IT Ops/SecOps teams, consulting pentesters, and MSSPs and MSPs.

We are a fusion of former U.S. Special Operations cyber operators, startup engineers & operators, and formerly frustrated cybersecurity practitioners. We're committed to helping solve our common security problems: ineffective security tools and false positives, resulting in alert fatigue, blind spots, "checkbox” security culture, cybersecurity skills shortage, and the long lead time and expense of hiring outside consultants. Collectively, we are a team of learn it alls, committed to a culture of respect, collaboration, ownership, and results.

What You’ll Do

We are looking for the next Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join our Federal sales team! Founded in 2019 by industry, US Special Operations, and US National Security veterans, you'll get to work alongside an extremely knowledgeable and supportive team. From facilitating initial conversations to developing team-wide best practices, you will be an integral member of our growing sales organization. In sum, your responsibility will be to expand our presence in the Federal market by generating qualified conversations with government agencies, mission-focused organizations, and other public-sector prospects, while partnering closely with Federal Account Executives and sales leadership.

The person in this role will…..

• Identify and secure new Federal sales opportunities by initiating outbound cold calls, crafting compelling emails, leveraging social media platforms, and using other communication channels.
• Research Federal agencies, mission priorities, organizational structures, and relevant cybersecurity initiatives to build thoughtful account plans and personalized outreach.
• Promptly follow up with inbound leads to ensure no opportunity is missed, demonstrating attentiveness and professionalism in every interaction.
• Use professional communication skills and create an excellent first impression with prospects. Develop and refine effective email and call messaging for Federal audiences.
• Utilize prospecting and research tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Seamless.ai http://Seamless.ai, and Salesforce to identify target accounts and contacts.
• Partner with Federal Account Executives to coordinate account strategy, implement effective handoff plans, and prepare for qualification calls and dis

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rk models depending on role and location, including our Chicago office, where some roles require regular in-office presence.

• Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive salary, equity and benefits. Our benefits include health, vision & dental insurance for you and your family, a flexible vacation policy, and generous parental leave.

You Belong Here

Horizon3 is not just an equal opportunity employer - we are a community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental principles of our culture and success. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, hair length or any other legally protected status by law.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion means we strive to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that reflects the varied communities we serve. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and strengthen our ability to create cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. At Horizon3, every team member is valued and supported in an environment that encourages personal and professional growth.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Come be a part of Horizon3, where your unique contributions are recognized, and your potential is limitless.

Other Duties

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