Work Environment
Sales careers can be stressful at times. Most contacts made by sales development representatives do not turn into solid sales leads, and SDRs face constant rejection and sometimes even rude responses to their sales pitches. Representatives need a confident nature and the ability to get over negative interactions quickly to be successful in this competitive field.
Work hours are typically 9-to-5, Monday through Friday, but SDRs may have to work at night and on weekends to meet sales goals.
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