About the Role

StyleSeat is the destination for consumers to discover, book, & pay for beauty & styling services (hair stylists, colorists, nail artists, estheticians, barbers, & more). It is also the premier solution for all independent professionals in the industry to run & grow their business. 

We're seeking a Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join a newly formed & high-impact team. As a SDR, you'll engage directly with beauty & wellness professionals to help them understand why switching to StyleSeat can help them grow their business & attract new clients. Stylists will be supported with a VIP onboarding process, access to our new client marketplace, & a number of other tools & features to help them grow their business. In addition, SDRs will be able to offer established professionals an attractive start-up package including perks (e.g. placement in our marketplace) & cost savings (e.g. complimentary access to our premium subscription for set times). Our team will engage with stylists around the country & help interested professionals to understand our unique value proposition all from the comfort of their own home or preferred working environment.

This role offers competitive compensation, unparalleled access to leadership, opportunities for promotion & advancement, & uncapped commission & bonus potential. 

What Youll Do

• Show potential StyleSeat Professionals why their business will thrive with StyleSeat, & help them sign up & onboard as premium paying Professionals
• Proactively connect with beauty Professionals via outbound sales calls & SMS (~100+ outreaches per day via phone, text, & social media with 5-10 qualified lead conversations daily)
• Track & manage leads, qualified opportunities, & closed sales via FreshSales platform 

• White Glove the initial onboarding process for new pros including basic account creation & onboarding management in conjunction with our onboarding team
• Ensure a satisfactory experience for newly onboarded Professionals

Who You Are

Successful candidates can come from a variety of backgrounds, yet here are some of the critical experiences were looking for:

Qualifications & Prior Experience

• Bachelors Degree preferred, but not required with relevant work experience
• Proficient with phone, text, social media & other popular forms of communication
• Preferred experience with sales, customer service or independent styling services
• Experience with online CRMs strongly preferred

Personal & Professional Characteristics

• Extroverted self-starter who takes initiative & thrives in a fast paced environment filled with new people interactions daily
• Strong attention to detail & ability to follow through with conversations & commitments
• Excellent oral & written communication skills
• Strong work ethic with a desire to build a career in sales

Social Media Experience & Presence

• Our community is image-forward & social media savvy. Successful candidates will be familiar with major social media platforms (especially Instagram & TikTok) & have professional accounts they can utilize for Pro outreach 

Compensation

This position is full-time hourly at 40 hours per week. Compensation is set at $20 per hour, with commission of $300 per qualified conversion to StyleSeat against the base compensation (e.g. commissions are only paid if total commissions exceed total base compensation at $20/hour). Thus, a Stylist Development Specialist who converts 20 qualified new stylists per month to StyleSeat can consistently earn $6,000 per month & a Stylist Development Specialist who converts 40 qualified new stylists per month to StyleSeat can consistently earn $12,000 per month.

Company Overview

StyleSeat is the premier business platform for SMBs in the beauty & wellness industry to run & grow their business; & destination for consumers to discover, book & pay. To date, StyleSeat has powered more than 200 million appointments totaling over $12 billion in revenue for small businesses. StyleSeat is a platform & marketplace designed to support & promote the beauty & personal care community. 

Today, StyleSeat connects consumers with top-rated beauty professionals in their area for a variety of services, including hair styling, barbering, massage, waxing, & nail care, among others. Our platform ensures that Pros maximize their schedules & earnings by minimizing gaps & cancellations, effectively attracting & retaining clientele.

StyleSeat Culture & Values 

• Diversity - We celebrate & welcome diversity in backgrounds, experiences, & perspectives. We believe in the importance of creating an inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive.
• Curiosity - We are committed to fostering a culture of learning & growth. We ask questions, challenge assumptions, & explore new ideas. 
• Community - We are committed to making a positive impact on each, even when win-win-win scenarios are not always clear or possible in every decision. We strive to find solutions that benefit the community as a whole & drive our shared success.
• Transparency - We are committed to open, honest, & clear communication. We hold ourselves accountable for maintaining the trust of our customers & team.
• Entrepreneurship - We are self-driven big-picture thinkers - we move fast & pivot when necessary to achieve our goals. 

Applicant Note

StyleSeat is a fully remote, distributed workforce. However, we only have business entities established in the below list of states & we are unable to consider candidates who live in states not on this list. **Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

* Alabama

* Arizona

* California

* Colorado

* Florida

* Georgia

* Illinois

* Indiana

* Maryland

* Massachusetts

* Michigan

* Nebraska

* New Jersey

* New York

* Ohio

* Oregon

* Pennsylvania

* Virginia

* Washington 

Please note: We do not accept resumes from recruiters or third-party agencies. We are only considering direct applications from candidates.