Sales Development Associate

KEV Group is dedicated to helping school districts manage their finances effectively. They are seeking a Sales Development Associate to cultivate relationships with prospective clients and generate qualified leads to support the sales pipeline. Responsibilities Generate qualified leads through outbound prospecting — driving predictable pipeline growth for the New Logo Sales Team Research and identify key decision-makers within target accounts — enabling strategic outreach and higher conversion rates Partner with Account Executives and Marketing to design tailored lead generation campaigns — contributing to cross-functional alignment and improved campaign performance Make daily prospect calls and schedule meetings — accelerating sales cycles and increasing client engagement Clearly articulate KEV's mission and product differentiators — building trust and interest among prospective clients Maintain and expand the prospect database in Salesforce — ensuring scalable processes and data-driven decision making Provide feedback from prospect interactions — informing messaging strategy and uncovering competitive insights Skills 1-2 years of experience in a software BDR or sales development role Strong communication and influencing skills Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Proven ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms Skilled in outbound prospecting — supporting lead generation and pipeline growth Comfortable collaborating across teams — enabling alignment between Sales and Marketing Curious and coachable — contributing to continuous improvement and innovation Benefits Competitive compensation – We believe in rewarding great work with fair, competitive pay. Meaningful benefits– Because your well-being matters; both at work and at home. Retirement Savings Support – We help you plan for your future with company-matched programs, including RRSP matching in Canada and 401(k) contributions in the U.S. Professional development – We invest in your growth with ongoing learning, stretch opportunities, and continuing education, including KEV Academy for onboarding and skill-building, plus KEV University, our online platform offering a wide range of courses. Hybrid model – 3 days in the office to collaborate and connect, with flexibility the rest of the week. Flexible PTO – Take the time you need to recharge with close to 4 weeks of vacation and a company-wide holiday closure. Office perks – Enjoy a fully stocked snack bar and occasional catered lunches—because we know that great conversations (and ideas) often start around good food. Company Overview KEV Group is an international company that specializes in the management and security of School Activity Funds. It was founded in 1996, and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is