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Sales Development Representative (New Graduate)

Posted 3 Hours Ago
Hybrid
Boston, MA
53K-80K Annually
Entry level
Hybrid
Boston, MA
53K-80K Annually
Entry level
Join Perk as an entry-level Sales Development Representative to generate and qualify leads via phone, email, and social outreach, schedule meetings for Sales Executives, maintain Salesforce records, learn product value, collaborate with Marketing, and engage Office Managers, CFOs, and Travel Managers to articulate Perk's offering.
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About Us

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, including Wise, On Running, Breitling, and Fabletics, and we’re tackling the 7 hours of lost productivity per employee each week, a $1.7 trillion problem.

Founded in 2015, Perk has grown into a global company of more than 1,800 people across 12 offices globally, with headquarters in London and Boston. We combine innovation, control, and simplicity to transform how businesses work and how people feel at work.

At Perk, we’re driven by our values, like being an owner, delivering a 7-star experience, and working as one team. We value curiosity, purpose, and mindset, not just knowledge, to unlock the power in your potential. Our talent team brings together leading minds from the travel and SaaS industries, representing over 70 countries. If you’re excited about having a real impact and shaping how millions of people experience work, we’d love you on the team.

Visit www.perk.com to learn more.

About the role

We are currently looking for fresh graduates to join our Sales Development Representative (SDR) team in July 2026 to help us achieve our ambitious goals. In this role, your focus will be on feeding our sales funnel by qualifying and engaging prospective Perk customers.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to join Perk, be part of a fresh but seasoned A-players Sales Team, and start a career with huge professional development opportunities. You’ll learn from experienced teammates and leaders while working in a fun, collaborative culture. Help us scale by selling a disruptive product that is changing the way organizations budget, book, and manage their business travel.

If you’re energized by learning, motivated by goals, and excited to build a career in sales, we’d love to hear from you.

How you'll spend your time
  • Running outreach campaigns using a combination of phone, email, and social touches.

  • Qualifying leads over the phone (making sure they meet the requirements we look for in customers), engaging them, 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 if you have
  • 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 org, 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 so you can rest and recharge

  • Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability with coverage from your start date

  • Financial benefits like 401k or Roth with company matching, and 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 $55,000, and the total on-target earnings (base + commission) are $80,000. 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. As such, this role requires you to be based within commuting distance of our hubs. We fundamentally believe in the value of meeting in real life to improve connectivity, productivity, creativity and ultimately making us a great place to work.

For certain roles, we can help with relocation from anywhere in the world, English is the official language at the office. Please submit your resume in English if you choose to apply. Do not forget to submit an updated portfolio and/or resume.

Perk is a global company with a diverse customer base, and we want to make sure the people behind our product reflect that. 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.

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 [at] perk .com, and we will confirm whether it is legitimate.

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