Play Abroad · 1 month ago
Sales Development Representative (SDR) / Appointment Setter
Play Abroad is dedicated to helping North American student-athletes unlock their potential through top-tier international soccer and academic programs. They are seeking a Sales Development Representative (SDR) to contact leads, qualify their interest, and set sales appointments without closing deals.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Contact new leads immediately
Speak confidently with families
Qualify interest and fit
Set and confirm appointments
Create a great first impression
Reply back to incoming messages
Call inbound leads (no cold calling)
Speak with soccer parents about their child’s goals and current situation
Qualify leads using clear criteria (age, level, goals, timing)
Book and confirm strategy calls for senior advisors
Follow up via phone, SMS, and email to reduce no-shows
Update notes and outcomes in the CRM
Represent our organization with energy, confidence, and professionalism
Qualification
Required
English as primary language is required for this position
Must work EST-aligned hours
You have a soccer background (played, coached, recruited, or worked in the game)
You're outgoing, confident, and comfortable on the phone
You can speak clearly with parents and explain value
You're organized and follow up consistently
You want to grow into a closer or sales role (This is a launchpad role.)
Preferred
Previous SDR, appointment setting, or sales experience
Experience speaking with parents in youth sports/soccer
Familiarity with CRMs
Benefits
Base + strong commission
Performance-based growth opportunities
Company
Play Abroad
At PlayAbroad, we empower student athletes to embrace global education and soccer excellence.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase