Email Sales Development Representative (SDR)

Job description

About Keka Keka is India’s #1 HR-Tech platform for SMBs, mid-market, and enterprise customers, now expanding aggressively across GCC and the US. Our unified SaaS platform powers everything from Core HR to Payroll, Talent, and Employee Experience for 10,000+ customers. As we expand globally, Finance & Planning is becoming one of our most strategic pillars—enabling accurate payroll, compensation planning, budgeting, and workforce forecasting at scale. Location: Bangalore / Hyderabad About the Role At Keka , we're on the lookout for a proactive and curious Email SDR to join our US Sales Development team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to kickstart their career in tech sales — no cold calling required . If you enjoy research, writing engaging emails, and connecting with people on LinkedIn, you'll thrive in this role. Key Responsibilities • Conduct thorough primary and secondary research to identify high-potential accounts and key decision-makers. • Maintain a consistent daily flow of prospecting to build a strong top-of-funnel pipeline. • Craft and send personalized outreach messages via email and LinkedIn that resonate with each prospect. • Follow up on campaigns to engage prospects and build interest in Keka's offerings. • Book qualified discovery meetings with decision-makers by clearly communicating value. • Collaborate with Account Executives for smooth lead handoffs and context sharing. • Contribute to the pipeline by identifying, qualifying, and nurturing leads. • Share feedback with marketing and product teams to improve messaging and targeting. • Ensure all communication is clear, professional, and value-driven. • Keep accurate CRM records to support data-driven decision-making. Qualifications & Skills • Excellent written communication and strong attention to detail • Comfortable with LinkedIn, email tools, and CRMs (training provided) • Strong research and problem-solving mindset • Self-motivated, organized, and goal-oriented • Quick learner, team player, and open to feedback • High integrity and a genuine interest in people and outreach