Now Hiring - NEAT: The Agency - Business Development Representative in Louisville, KY

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About the Role NEAT is looking for a full-time Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join our growing team! Your primary responsibility will be to engage new leads, pre-qualify them, and book sales calls for the CEO. This is a client-facing, high-impact role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, startup-minded environment. We're seeking a confident communicator who understands the nuances of relationship building, follow-up, and lead nurturing--especially via platforms like LinkedIn, email, and Instagram. Experience working in CRMs (especially HubSpot), writing compelling outreach messages, and building strategic sales funnels for B2B companies is key. This is a hybrid position. Candidates must live in or near Louisville, KY (including Lexington, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, or Nashville) and be available for occasional in-person meetings. Who We Are NEAT is a Louisville-based PR & Marketing firm serving startups to global brands. We craft innovative strategies rooted in authenticity--and believe PR and marketing, like a good bourbon, should be NEAT. We're a collaborative team that values autonomy, creative thinking, and ownership. We're passionate about innovation and creating results that actually matter. If that sounds like your kind of crew, let's talk! What You'll Do * Strategize and execute new lead generation initiatives (cold outreach, social media, in-person events, etc.) * Build and launch targeted HubSpot campaigns to keep leads engaged * Handle appointment setting, confirmations, and event reminders * Confidently speak to NEAT's services, mission, and track record of results * Identify and nurture the right-fit leads for NEAT's offerings * Keep HubSpot CRM clean and updated with all lead communications * Track outreach metrics and report on appointments set and kept What We 're Looking For * Bachelor's degree * 3-5 years of proven B2B sales or SDR experience * Strong knowledge of CRMs (HubSpot preferred) * Lead generation experience via social media (especially LinkedIn + Instagram) * Exceptional written and verbal communication skills * Understanding of PR, marketing, and creative services * Strong follow-up skills without making leads feel pressured * Familiarity with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, etc.) Compensation * $60,000-$70,000/year OTE * Base salary + 5% commission on all closed deals * Average deal size: $30,000 ($1,500 commission per deal) * Uncapped commission - perfect for a motivated self-starter Job Type: Full-time Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year Benefits: * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Paid time off * Work from home Shift: * Day shift Ability to Commute: * Louisville, KY 40202 (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Louisville, KY 40202