Sales Development Representative

At Engine, we're transforming business travel into something personalized, rewarding, and simple. For too long, managing travel and spend has been overwhelming and fragmented — we're here to change that. We believe the future of travel should be seamless and powered by technology that delights customers at every step. That's why we're building a platform that brings together corporate travel, a powerful charge card, and modern spend management in one place.

To make this vision real, we're looking for exceptional, mission-driven people to help redefine how businesses manage and experience travel.

More than 30,000 companies already rely on Engine to support over 1 million travelers and billions in annual bookings each year. Cash flow positive with rapid growth, we pair exclusive Engine-only rates, industry-leading rewards, and intelligent automation to help businesses save money while delivering world-class personalization and convenience.

Backed by Telescope Partners, Blackstone, and Permira, Engine has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing travel and fintech platforms in North America, with honors including the Deloitte Fast 500 and Built In's Best Places to Work.

*MUST be located in Tempe, AZ*

About The Role

As a Sales Development Representative, you'll be responsible for generating and qualifying new sales opportunities through cold calling, prospecting, and other outreach efforts. You'll be a key part of our sales engine, helping to fuel our rapid growth. This position is ideal for someone who is eager to hustle, learn on the fly, and grow within a fast-moving team.

Expect to move quickly and adapt rapidly. You'll work toward measurable goals, with clear opportunities for promotion and career growth — including an average 8-month promotion path from SE → AE for top performers.

Here's what you'll do

• Make high-volume outbound calls to prospects, introducing them to our solutions, qualifying their needs, and scheduling meetings for the sales team.
• Leverage tools like LinkedIn, email, and other resources to identify new leads, research potential customers, and develop targeted outreach strategies.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of potential customers through strategic outreach and follow-up.
• Work closely with account executives, sales managers, and marketing teams to align outreach efforts and share insights from the field.
• Keep CRM systems up to date with accurate information on lead status, contact records, and follow-up activities.
• Stay up to date with product knowledge, industry trends, and sales best practices to maximize performance and personal growth.
• Meet and exceed daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs (e.g., call volume, meetings set, lead conversion rate).

• You're excited about starting or advancing your sales career, and you're eager to build a solid foundation for long-term growth in the field.
• You have a strong desire to succeed, a natural sense of urgency, and the ability to push through challenges with enthusiasm.
• You're not afraid to pick up the phone and speak to strangers, and you can quickly build rapport with decision-makers.
• You thrive in fast-moving environments, quickly learning and adapting to new processes, tools, and customer objections.
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively.
• You're goal-driven and always looking for ways to improve your performance.
• Previous experience in a sales or business development, staffing, telemarketing, or related role is a plus, but not required.

Compensation

In addition to a competitive base salary, our listed compensation range includes the estimated variable target. Your OTE (on-target earnings) are based on several factors including your experience, expertise, and location. Your compensation package may also include equity. Your recruiter will share your complete compensation package as you move through the process.

Total OTE Range (Base Salary + Variable)

$90,000—$90,000 USD

The Engine Edge: Perks & Compensation

We believe in rewarding great work with great benefits:

• Compensation: Competitive base pay tied to role and experience, with opportunities for bonuses, commissions, and equity.
• Benefits: Check out our full list at engine.com/culture.
• Environments for Success: Different roles have different needs in terms of the environments that drive success which is why we have a hybrid-hub model. Whether you are in one of our amazing offices or fully remote, we'll make sure you have what you need to succeed.

Ready to Build the Future of Work Travel?

Join us on our mission to transform how work travel works—for businesses, for travelers, and for the industry. Apply now and let's make travel simpler, smarter, and more enjoyable—together.