Sales Development Representative (SDR) | Xplor Recreation

Company Description

At Xplor, we believe that helping people make the most of each day is the most rewarding way to spend ours.

We give small and medium-sized businesses cloud-based, intuitive technology solutions that enable them to manage all the hassles of running and growing a business, so business owners can get back to doing what they love. With Xplor Pay, we help businesses get paid quickly and securely – without hidden fees. We built the tech ourselves, and our platform delivers secure, transparent, fast, and accurate payments.

We are unified by our purpose of helping people to succeed. So, when you become part of our team, you also become part of the personal connection that strengthens the relationship people have with Xplor products.

This Sales Development Representative role supports the Xplor Recreation brand within the Fitness & Wellbeing vertical—a SaaS platform purpose-built to help parks and recreation agencies across North America streamline operations, enhance community engagement, and manage programs, facilities, memberships, and payments in one centralized solution.

Job Description

As a Sales Development Representative (SDR) at Xplor Recreation, you’ll be at the forefront of our lead generation efforts, with a primary focus on inbound opportunities and a secondary focus on outbound outreach (approximately a 60/40 split). You will play a critical role in identifying and engaging prospective clients, qualifying inbound demo requests, and expanding our market presence through strategic discovery.

Reporting to the VP of Sales and Marketing, you’ll collaborate closely with both the members across the Sales and Marketing function to respond to inbound interest, prioritize outreach efforts, and convert leads into qualified opportunities through discovery conversations. Your ability to communicate clearly, build rapport quickly, and understand client needs will be key to your success.

This role is essential in building a strong pipeline of new opportunities and plays a critical part in our company’s growth. Success in this position requires someone who is driven, resourceful, and thrives in creating meaningful connections. You’ll excel by leveraging strong communication skills, creative problem-solving, and a proactive approach to consistently engage prospects and deliver value. You’ll also support outbound prospecting efforts, contributing to the overall pipeline development and ensuring seamless collaboration across teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to and Qualify Inbound Leads: Manage and qualify inbound demo and follow-up requests, ensuring timely responses and thoughtful discovery to assess fit.

• Drive Outbound Lead Generation (Secondary Focus): Proactively call and email into targeted lists, engaging potential prospects to introduce them to Xplor Recreation and assess their needs.

• Conduct Discovery to Qualify Leads: Use BANT methodology to assess fit and qualify leads for handoff to Sales.

• Collaborate on Targeting and Messaging: Work closely with Marketing and Sales to prioritize inbound follow-up and outbound outreach, focusing on high-potential accounts and industries.

• Build New Pipeline: Serve as a key driver in developing a robust pipeline of new business opportunities, ensuring sustained growth for the organization.

• Track and Report on Progress: Maintain clear records of outreach and qualification efforts, and provide regular updates to management on key metrics and goals.

This position has a base salary of $50,000 CAD. 

This position is eligible for a commission plan.

Location: For this position, we offer a hybrid and flexible working model, where you will spend 3 days per week in the office and 2 working from home.

#LI-Hybrid

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a similar role (sales development, business development, or customer-facing).

• Experience working in SaaS is an asset, although not required.

• A relentless drive to learn, grow, and develop as a sales professional.

• Proven ability to meet or exceed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for lead response, follow-up, discovery meetings, and outreach.

• Familiarity with Salesforce and HubSpot is preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Key Attributes

• Proactive & Persistent: You take initiative and are driven to find creative ways to engage both inbound and outbound prospects.

• Customer-Centric: You genuinely care about helping prospects and building trust, whether responding to inbound interest or making initial outreach.

• Charismatic Communicator: Clear, articulate, and engaging in conversation—you’re able to quickly build rapport and guide prospects through the early stages of the sales journey.

• Organized & Efficient: Exceptional time management, prioritization, and organizational skills to handle a steady volume of inbound leads while executing strategic outbound efforts.

• Self-Motivated & Curious: Eager to learn, ask thoughtful questions, and adapt to new tools and strategies.

• Community-Oriented: A desire to contribute to the parks and recreation space by connecting organizations with solutions that empower their communities.

Additional Information

Values and Life at Xplor

Our four core values guide us from how we hire and recognise our team members to how we interact with our customers day to day:

Make life simple
Build for people

Move with purpose
Create lasting communities.
 
If these values sound like you, and describe people you want to work with, you will thrive at Xplor.

As an Xplorer, you will be part of a global network of talented colleagues who will support your success. We look for commonalities and shared passions and give people the tools they need to deliver great work and grow at speed.

Some of the perks of working with us:

• 12 weeks Gender Neutral Paid Parental Leave for primary and secondary carer
• #GiveBackDays/Commitment to social impact – 3 extra days off to volunteer and give back to your local community
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, plus regular career and growth conversations with your leader, as part of Xplor GPS
• Ongoing dedication to Diversity & Inclusion initiatives such as I&D Council, Global Mentorship Program
• Access to free mental health support
• Flexible working arrangements

Ready to apply?

To start your application, please submit your resume and we will be in touch as soon as we can. Please include the word "moonshot" at the top of your message to the Hiring Manager so that we know you took the time to read our job ad.

More about us 

We are the first global platform combining SaaS with embedded payments and tools to help businesses grow and succeed. We offer software solutions in fast-growing “everyday life” verticals: Education, Fitness & Wellbeing, Field Services and Personal Services – and a global, cloud-based payment processing platform. With operations in North America, Australasia, Asia, Europe, and the UK, we serve over 106,000 customers that processed over $38 billion in payments across 20 markets in 2024.

Good to know

To be considered for employment, you must be legally authorized to work in the location (country) you're applying for. Xplor does not sponsor visas, either at the time of hire or at any later time. 

We kindly ask you to apply through our careers portal or external job boards only. Please don't send your application via email.

To learn more about us and our products, please visit www.xplortechnologies.com/careers. 

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EEO and Artificial Intelligence

Please note that we do not exclusively rely on artificial intelligence (AI) when making hiring, promotion or any other employment decisions. We don’t have any AI tools in place that are capable of making these kinds of hiring decisions for us.

Xplor is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We're dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community. All Information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Xplor is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Xplor will take steps to ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us via talent@xplortechnologies.com. 

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