Who is Contruent?
Contruent is the premier capital project management software solution that empowers owners and EPCs to build large construction projects with precision and speed. Contruent is faster to deliver across the project lifecycle because it integrates cost and scheduling and comes project-ready out-of-the box with 25 years of best practices built in. The result is higher accuracy, speed, and cost efficiency. Founded in 1994 as ARES PRISM and renamed with the launch of an innovative SaaS platform, Contruent operates in 26 countries and is now headquartered in Naperville, IL. Join the movement of meeting on-time and on-budget expectations by visiting www.contruent.com.
Position Summary
The Sales Development Representative (SDR) is an entry-level, high-impact role responsible for generating qualified pipeline for the sales organization. This role focuses on outbound prospecting and inbound lead qualification.
This is an ideal opportunity for a driven, competitive, early-career professional looking to build a career in SaaS sales.
Key Responsibilities
- Research and identify target accounts within capital-intensive industries (construction, infrastructure, energy, utilities, etc.).
- Conduct high-volume outbound outreach (calls, email, LinkedIn) to generate interest and book meetings.
- Qualify inbound marketing leads
- Maintain accurate activity and pipeline tracking in Salesforce.
- Develop messaging tailored to industry pain points and buyer personas.
- Partner closely with Account Executives and Marketing to align on campaigns and account strategies.
- Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly activity and meeting targets.
Qualifications
- 1–2 years of professional experience (sales, recruiting, customer service, or similar preferred).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly motivated, competitive, and goal-oriented mindset.
- Comfortable with outbound calling and proactive prospecting.
- Coachable and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
What Success Looks Like
- Consistently meets or exceeds meeting and pipeline generation targets.
- Demonstrates strong product knowledge and effective messaging.
- Builds strong working relationships with Account Executives.
- Develops into a promotable candidate for Account Executive or other revenue roles within 24-36 months.
Why Join ?
- High-growth SaaS company with global reach
- Clear career progression path into closing roles
- Competitive base salary + uncapped commission
- Exposure to enterprise-level sales
- Collaborative, performance-driven culture
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