Sales Development Representative (SDR)
Spines: #1 Fastest-Growing Book Publishing Platform in the U.S.
At Spines, we’re rebuilding publishing for a new era: powered by technology, guided by craft, and built around the author.
Our next-generation publishing platform combines powerful AI with human expertise to help writers publish professionally across every format, language, and global market. The tools we’re developing streamline editing, design, translation, production, and distribution, making a complex process simple, scalable, and author-first.
Our mission is to make professional publishing possible for everyone, so no great story goes unheard. But what we’re really building is bigger: a platform that transforms how books are made, shared, and experienced globally.
We’re growing a team of people who want to shape the future of publishing: creators, technologists, and storytellers driven by craft, purpose, and the opportunity to make a real impact for authors and readers everywhere.
Ready to build what comes next and rewrite the future? Apply now.
About the Role
As an SDR at Spines, you'll be the first point of contact for aspiring authors, playing a key role in our mission to revolutionize the publishing industry. This is more than a sales job; you'll be a brand ambassador, helping to identify and qualify the best leads for our sales team.
You will be responsible for meeting and exceeding sales targets by effectively communicating the value of our AI-driven publishing platform to potential authors. You'll work closely with a collaborative team to ensure a seamless and efficient sales process. If you have a passion for sales, strong communication skills, and the drive to succeed in a fast-paced environment, you'll be an essential part of our journey to help great stories get heard.
Responsibilities
- Sales Target Achievement: Meet and exceed targets to contribute to the overall success of the sales team.
- Product Promotion: Effectively communicate the value and benefits of our products and services to potential clients.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the sales team to qualify leads and ensure a seamless handover of prospects to the sales team.
- Adaptability: Demonstrate the ability to work efficiently and remotely under a large number of calls in a fast-paced sales environment.
- Resilient and able to self-motivate against aggressive targets.
Requirements
- Fluent English (both written and verbal). Ideally C1 upwards.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong teamwork skills and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously under pressure.
- Self-starter with a can-do attitude.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Salesforce (preferred).
Benefits
Why Join Spines:
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
- A friendly and collaborative international team
- Opportunity for career growth within a fast-growing company
- Be part of a company that helps authors bring their stories to life