Sales Development Representative (New Graduate)
Perk, Boston, MA, United States
Perk (formerly TravelPerk) is the intelligent platform for travel and spend management. Built to tackle the time‑consuming, manual work that gets in the way of real work, our tools automate everything from travel bookings to expenses, invoice processing, and more. By eliminating this shadow work that wastes hours, erodes morale, and saps innovation, we’re on a mission to power real work, with real impact. We’re trusted by more than 10,000 companies worldwide, and our headquarters are in London and Boston.
About the Role We are looking for new graduates to join our
Sales Development Representative (SDR)
team starting July 2026. Your focus will be on feeding our sales funnel by qualifying and engaging prospective Perk customers.
How you’ll spend your time
Running outreach campaigns using a combination of phone, email, and social touches.
Qualifying leads over the phone and scheduling next‑step conversations on a Sales Executive’s calendar.
Learning how to understand the needs of our target prospects and articulating the value Perk provides.
Maintaining accurate information on prospects and interaction activities in Salesforce.
Building deep knowledge of Perk and our evolving product features.
Working closely with the Marketing team to support new ways to increase awareness of Perk and improve the lead qualification process.
Conducting high‑level conversations with Office Managers, CFOs, and Travel Managers to explain the Perk value proposition.
We get excited about you
A strong interest in starting a career in sales, business development, or go‑to‑market roles.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
Confidence speaking with new people and willingness to build credibility over the phone.
Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
Resilience, perseverance, and a goal‑oriented mindset.
Hunger and ambition, while staying ethical and thoughtful in how you work.
A proactive mindset and curiosity to learn quickly.
The ability to work independently while also being a strong team player.
A customer‑centric approach and genuine curiosity about understanding people’s needs.
This role could be a great fit if you
Are a recent graduate (or graduating soon).
Have experience in campus leadership, internships, part‑time jobs, athletics, hospitality, retail, fundraising, or other roles where you’ve had to communicate, stay organized, and work toward goals.
Enjoy fast‑paced environments and are motivated by growth and development.
Want structured coaching, feedback, and a clear path to grow your sales career.
Bonus points for
Internship, campus organization, or work experience in sales, customer‑facing, or business development environments.
Experience using tools like Salesforce, Outreach, SalesNav, or LeadIQ (not required).
Interest in the travel industry.
Curiosity for tech and AI—especially how it can be used creatively to improve workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and drive efficiency in day‑to‑day sales work.
What do we offer
Competitive compensation, including equity in Perk.
Generous vacation days.
Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability with coverage from your start date.
Financial benefits such as 401(k) or Roth with company matching and an HSA or FSA plan.
Subscription to Wellhub, the gym benefit.
Family services that include adoption benefits and paid parental leave from 12 to 16 weeks.
Global presence and hybrid working style.
Unforgettable Perk events, including travel to one of our hubs.
Learning and professional development opportunities.
Spring Health—a mental health support tool with access to therapists year round.
Exponential growth opportunities.
16 paid hours per year to volunteer for a cause of your choice.
“Work from anywhere” allowance of 20 working days per year.
Annual travel stipend.
Compensation and Benefits Compensation for this role is a combination of salary, commissions, and stock options. The base salary is
$58,500 , and the total on‑target earnings (base + commission) are
$83,500 . The commission structure is tied to the achievement of revenue and retention targets.
How We Work At Perk, we take an IRL‑first approach to work, where our team works together in person 3 days a week. This role requires you to be based within commuting distance of our hubs. For certain roles, we can help with relocation from anywhere in the world. English is the official language at the office.
Protect Yourself from Recruitment Scams All official communication from Perk will always come from email addresses ending in
@perk.com
or
@externalperk.com , our verified social media channels, or recruiters listed on our official LinkedIn page. We will never ask you to pay for equipment, training, or fees, request sensitive personal information such as bank details early in the process, or communicate through unofficial apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal. If you receive a message claiming to be from Perk that seems suspicious, please do not respond. Forward it to security@perk.com, and we will confirm whether it is legitimate.
Equal Employment Opportunity We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means you’re welcome at Perk regardless of how you look, where you’re from, or anything else that makes you, well, you.
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About the Role We are looking for new graduates to join our
Sales Development Representative (SDR)
team starting July 2026. Your focus will be on feeding our sales funnel by qualifying and engaging prospective Perk customers.
How you’ll spend your time
Running outreach campaigns using a combination of phone, email, and social touches.
Qualifying leads over the phone and scheduling next‑step conversations on a Sales Executive’s calendar.
Learning how to understand the needs of our target prospects and articulating the value Perk provides.
Maintaining accurate information on prospects and interaction activities in Salesforce.
Building deep knowledge of Perk and our evolving product features.
Working closely with the Marketing team to support new ways to increase awareness of Perk and improve the lead qualification process.
Conducting high‑level conversations with Office Managers, CFOs, and Travel Managers to explain the Perk value proposition.
We get excited about you
A strong interest in starting a career in sales, business development, or go‑to‑market roles.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
Confidence speaking with new people and willingness to build credibility over the phone.
Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
Resilience, perseverance, and a goal‑oriented mindset.
Hunger and ambition, while staying ethical and thoughtful in how you work.
A proactive mindset and curiosity to learn quickly.
The ability to work independently while also being a strong team player.
A customer‑centric approach and genuine curiosity about understanding people’s needs.
This role could be a great fit if you
Are a recent graduate (or graduating soon).
Have experience in campus leadership, internships, part‑time jobs, athletics, hospitality, retail, fundraising, or other roles where you’ve had to communicate, stay organized, and work toward goals.
Enjoy fast‑paced environments and are motivated by growth and development.
Want structured coaching, feedback, and a clear path to grow your sales career.
Bonus points for
Internship, campus organization, or work experience in sales, customer‑facing, or business development environments.
Experience using tools like Salesforce, Outreach, SalesNav, or LeadIQ (not required).
Interest in the travel industry.
Curiosity for tech and AI—especially how it can be used creatively to improve workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and drive efficiency in day‑to‑day sales work.
What do we offer
Competitive compensation, including equity in Perk.
Generous vacation days.
Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability with coverage from your start date.
Financial benefits such as 401(k) or Roth with company matching and an HSA or FSA plan.
Subscription to Wellhub, the gym benefit.
Family services that include adoption benefits and paid parental leave from 12 to 16 weeks.
Global presence and hybrid working style.
Unforgettable Perk events, including travel to one of our hubs.
Learning and professional development opportunities.
Spring Health—a mental health support tool with access to therapists year round.
Exponential growth opportunities.
16 paid hours per year to volunteer for a cause of your choice.
“Work from anywhere” allowance of 20 working days per year.
Annual travel stipend.
Compensation and Benefits Compensation for this role is a combination of salary, commissions, and stock options. The base salary is
$58,500 , and the total on‑target earnings (base + commission) are
$83,500 . The commission structure is tied to the achievement of revenue and retention targets.
How We Work At Perk, we take an IRL‑first approach to work, where our team works together in person 3 days a week. This role requires you to be based within commuting distance of our hubs. For certain roles, we can help with relocation from anywhere in the world. English is the official language at the office.
Protect Yourself from Recruitment Scams All official communication from Perk will always come from email addresses ending in
@perk.com
or
@externalperk.com , our verified social media channels, or recruiters listed on our official LinkedIn page. We will never ask you to pay for equipment, training, or fees, request sensitive personal information such as bank details early in the process, or communicate through unofficial apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal. If you receive a message claiming to be from Perk that seems suspicious, please do not respond. Forward it to security@perk.com, and we will confirm whether it is legitimate.
Equal Employment Opportunity We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means you’re welcome at Perk regardless of how you look, where you’re from, or anything else that makes you, well, you.
#J-18808-Ljbffr