Sales Development Representative - Austin, TX

Austin, TX

About the role

Who we are: Motive empowers the people who run physical operations with tools to make their work safer, more productive, and more profitable. For the first time ever, safety, operations and finance teams can manage their drivers, vehicles, equipment, and fleet related spend in a single system. Combined with industry leading AI, the Motive platform gives you complete visibility and control, and significantly reduces manual workloads by automating and simplifying tasks. Motive serves nearly 100,000 customers – from Fortune 500 enterprises to small businesses – across a wide range of industries, including transportation and logistics, construction, energy, field service, manufacturing, agriculture, food and beverage, retail, and the public sector. Visit gomotive.com to learn more.

About

the Role How do you build a world-class sales organization? It starts with a world-class Sales Development team. We’re looking for driven, ambitious professionals to join our organization and be the first point of contact with potential clients. As a Sales Development Representative, you’ll identify and qualify new opportunities, laying the foundation for our Account Executives to close deals and drive growth. We’re looking for strong communicators with curiosity, grit, and a natural sales instinct. In this role, you’ll develop your skills in prospecting, lead qualification, and relationship building while setting yourself up for long-term success and growth within the company. What You’ll Do Engage prospective clients through cold calls, emails, and other outbound efforts Identify and qualify leads based on set criteria Partner with Account Executives to strategize on outreach and deal progression Uncover prospect pain points, priorities, and challenges to position solutions Schedule qualified meetings between prospects and Account Executives Stay sharp on our products, services, and industry trends to bring value to every conversation Consistently meet and exceed monthly and quarterly pipeline goals What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree required Prior Sales experience preferred Ability to work hybrid in our Austin office Strong work ethic, resilience, and drive to succeed Excellent verbal and written communication skills Coachable with a team-first mindset Prior experience with cold calling or CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.) is a plus What We Offer Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission Clear career path into full-cycle sales roles or SDR leadership Comprehensive

benefits package, including equity, 401(k), and health insurance Flexible PTO and hybrid work structure based in our Austin office Pay Transparency Your

compensation may be based on several factors, including education, work experience, and certifications. For certain roles, total

compensation may include restricted stock units. Motive offers

benefits including health, pharmacy, optical and dental care

benefits, paid time off, sick time off, short term and long term disability coverage, life insurance as well as 401k contribution (all

benefits are subject to eligibility

requirements). Learn more about our

benefits by visiting Motive

Perks &

Benefits . The on-target earnings (base pay + commissions) for this role: $85,000 — $85,000 USD Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is one of Motive's core values. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Please review our Candidate Privacy Notice here . UK Candidate Privacy Notice here . The applicant must be authorized to receive and access those commodities and technologies controlled under U.S. Export Administration Regulations. It is Motive's policy to require that employees be authorized to receive access to Motive products and technology. All job postings are for existing vacancies. Please note; some interviews or new-hire training sessions may be held in person at one of our global offices.

About Motive

Motive develops technology that connects and automates physical operations for businesses across various industries. The company provides a platform that combines telematics, fleet management, compliance tools, equipment monitoring, and AI-powered safety solutions. Its products help companies track vehicles, monitor driver behavior, automate workflows, and ensure regulatory compliance through real-time data and analytics. Motive also offers integrated solutions for spend management and maintenance, enabling businesses to control costs and improve operational efficiency. The platform supports diverse sectors including trucking, construction, oil and gas, and agriculture by centralizing data and enabling actionable insights. Through automation and visibility, Motive helps organizations optimize asset utilization and enhance decision-making in day-to-day operations.

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Job details

Salary

$85,000 - $85,000

Location

Austin, TX

Company

NameMotive
IndustryApps
Team Size5

Funding

Total raised

$717M

Last stage

Series F

Investors

Kleiner Perkins
Insight Partners
IVP
Index Ventures
GGreenoaks Capital

Founders

SM

Shoaib Makani

Co-Founder & CEO

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RJ

Ryan Johns

Co-Founder

Obaid Khan

Obaid Khan

Co-Founder (former COO, current Board Member)

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What happens next.

No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.

01

Confirm the fit

A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.

02

I pitch you to the company

I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.

03

A meeting lands on your calendar

If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.