[Remote] Sales Development Representative

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Formic is on a mission to reshape American manufacturing by making automation accessible to every factory. As a Sales Development Representative, you will be responsible for generating leads and engaging with manufacturing prospects to drive sales conversations, ultimately contributing to the company's growth.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and prospect target manufacturing accounts across SMB, mid-market, and enterprise segments
  • Generate marketing qualified leads and schedule meetings for Account Executives
  • Follow up on inbound interest from form submissions, webinars, trade shows, and campaigns
  • Build outbound prospecting lists and execute multi-channel outreach via phone, email, and social platforms
  • Monitor website engagement and identify high-intent prospects for proactive outreach
  • Create and test outreach sequences to improve response and conversion rates
  • Leverage tools including HubSpot, Salesforce, LinkedIn, and ZoomInfo to manage outreach and pipeline
  • Collaborate closely with Sales and Marketing to align messaging and improve campaign effectiveness
  • Maintain disciplined activity tracking and CRM hygiene

Skills

  • 1–2 years of success in a structured outbound sales or business development environment
  • Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed activity and pipeline KPIs
  • Comfort communicating with Director, VP, and C-level stakeholders via phone and email
  • Process-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • Strong internal motivation and desire to build a long-term sales career
  • Collaborative team player with a competitive drive
  • Experience selling into industrial automation, manufacturing, or other B2B industrial environments

Benefits

  • Equity in Formic: Participate in our stock option program and share in the success of a fast-growing start-up backed by leading global investors
  • Competitive & Uncapped Commission Structure: Designed to reward performance and impact in commission-eligible roles
  • Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield and Unum, with 99% of employee premiums covered and 75% coverage for dependents, with optional buy-up plans available
  • Additional Insurance Benefits: FSA and DCFSA, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability through Unum, all 100% employer-paid
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Fully funded by Formic, offering support when you need it most
  • Paid Parental Leave Program: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Company-sponsored 401(k): Invest in your future with our company-facilitated retirement savings plan
  • Home Office Stipend: A one-time allowance for fully remote and hybrid employees to support an at-home or on-the-road work setup
  • Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement: Monthly stipend toward personal phone and internet expenses
  • Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need, when you need it, supported by our flexible PTO policy

Company Overview

  • At Formic, we make automation simple. We're dedicated to helping manufacturing businesses across the United States supercharge their productivity. It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://formic.co.

 

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