Sales Development Representative
Content + Source + Freshness • 13 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
A structured entry-level role ideal for individuals looking to start their sales career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Structured environment for sales career entry
- Welcoming corporate culture and inclusion
- Essential training provided to boost early career
Pros
- Opportunity for professional growth as part of a high-growth company
- Collaborative company culture that encourages diverse perspectives
- Comprehensive training and support from experienced sales teams
Cons
- Base salary is relatively low compared to industry averages
- High-performance expectations with a high volume of daily calls
- Limited experience may lead to slower initial career progression
Who it's for
Entry / Early Career • Hybrid
Good fit
- Recent graduates with passion for sales
- Individuals looking to grow in sales roles
- Candidates with basic understanding of data and analytics
Not recommended for
- Veteran sales specialists seeking higher roles
- Those who want to work entirely remotely
- Individuals not willing to engage in high volume calling
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Customers trust the Alation Data Intelligence Platform for self-service analytics, cloud transformation, data governance, and AI-ready data, fostering data-driven innovation at scale. With more than $340M in funding – valued at over $1.7 billion and nearly 600 customers, including 40% of the Fortune 100 — Alation helps organizations realize value from data and AI initiatives.
Alation has been recognized in 2024 as one of Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces for the fifth time, a testament to our commitment to creating an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative environment.
Collaboration is at the forefront of everything we do. We strive to bring diverse perspectives together and empower each team member to contribute their unique strengths to live out our values each day. These are: Move the Ball, Build for the Long Term, Listen Like You’re Wrong, and Measure Through Customer Impact.
Joining Alation means being part of a fast-paced, high-growth company where every voice matters, and where we’re shaping the future of data intelligence with AI-ready data.
Join us on our journey to build a world where data culture thrives and curiosity is celebrated each day!
Job Description:
Alation is seeking a Sales Development Representative to join our team in Salt Lake City, UT!
SDRs are at the core of our marketing and sales strategies, helping us drive our growth. You’ll be learning integral skills that will foster your professional development in years to come, and your contributions and growth will help fuel our mutual success.
If you're looking for a fun and collaborative environment where big ideas are encouraged, laughs are shared, and snacks are always within reach, we want to work with you.
This is a hybrid role with a requirement to come into our Salt Lake City office two days a week.
What You'll Be Doing:
Work strategically with 2 AEs, Marketing, and Partnerships to qualify inbound leads and outbound prospects into assigned territories.
Conduct pre-call research and create personalized, targeted messaging and utilize tools (Outreach, LinkedIn Sales Nav, Zoominfo, Seamless, Lusha, Orum, TechTarget, Qualified, Salesforce, etc) to connect with prospects (expect 75+ calls per day).
Target all levels in the organization - discussing the value of Alation to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Represent Alation at in-person events, meeting prospects, and customers.
Consistently work toward pipeline targets and KPI's.
What You Should Have:
BA/BS degree
3-4+ years of related or transferrable work experience.
Drive towards establishing a sales/sales leadership career.
The ability to work independently in an environment that changes rapidly.
A positive attitude and a focus on customer success
A data analysis background or an interest in it is a big plus.
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Compensation Pay Range:
$46,787.00 - $63,162.00Salary Information
The base salary range is specific to the United States. The salary of the final candidate selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, work location, specialty and training. If the final candidate has a different level of experience, the base salary target range may be lower or higher than what is published.
Alation, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.
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