Sales Development Representative (SDR) – Part-Time (Remote)

Position: Sales Development Representative (SDR) – Part-Time (Remote)

About Digital Childcare

Digital Childcare is a SaaS platform dedicated to transforming traditional administrative processes in education. Specializing in customizable digital forms, our platform supports a seamless transition to a paperless environment while aligning with Ministry of Education guidelines and regulations. Designed specifically for the Canadian childcare and education sector, our mission is to empower educators and administrators by improving efficiency, productivity, and operational workflows through intuitive technology.

Position Overview

As a Sales Development Representative (SDR) at Digital Childcare, you will play a key role in generating and qualifying leads for our digital childcare management platform. This is a phone-focused, outbound sales role where you will engage childcare centres across Canada, introduce our solution, qualify interest, and book demos for the leadership team.

This is a remote, part-time position ideal for someone who is confident on the phone, persuasive, organized, and motivated by performance-based goals.

Hours of Work

  • Part-time role: 20 hours per week
  • 4 hours per day
  • Available shift options:
  • 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (EST)
  • 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (EST)
  • Includes a total of 1-hour unpaid break
  • Hours may vary slightly based on outreach schedules and operational needs
Key Responsibilities Lead Generation & Outreach
  • Make outbound sales calls to childcare centres across Canada
  • Qualify inbound and outbound leads
  • Identify decision-makers and understand prospect needs
  • Book product demos for the leadership team
Sales & Communication
  • Clearly and confidently communicate the value of Digital Childcare
  • Handle objections professionally and persuasively
  • Build quick rapport with childcare administrators and decision-makers
CRM & Follow-Up
  • Accurately log all call activity, notes, and outcomes in the CRM
  • Send follow-up emails after calls
  • Add prospects to email sequences and manage ongoing follow-up
Performance & Collaboration
  • Meet daily and weekly outreach and demo-booking targets
  • Work collaboratively with sales, marketing, and leadership teams
  • Continuously improve outreach strategies based on feedback and results
Performance Expectations
  • Consistent daily outbound call activity
  • Weekly demo-booking targets
  • Accurate and timely CRM updates
  • Professional communication and follow-up
  • Ability to meet or exceed monthly SDR goals
Qualifications

Required

  • Proven experience making outbound sales calls
  • Strong persuasion, communication, and listening skills
  • Comfortable handling objections and rejection
  • Experience in lead generation, inside sales, or business development
  • Comfortable using CRM platforms to track calls, notes, and follow-ups
  • Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently in a remote environment
Assets (Not Required)
  • Experience in the childcare or early learning sector
  • Background in Early Childhood Education (ECE)
  • Experience selling SaaS or technology-based products
  • Familiarity with tools such as Freshsales, Freshdesk, SendGrid, or similar platforms
Eligibility
  • Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
  • Applicants must be currently located in Canada
  • We are not accepting applications from outside of Canada at this time
Compensation & Incentives
  • Competitive hourly compensation based on experience
  • Performance-based bonuses for qualified demos booked
  • Additional incentives for opportunities that convert to paying customers
Remote Work Requirements
  • Reliable internet connection
  • Quiet and professional home workspace
  • Comfort working independently in a remote setting
  • Headset and basic tech setup for calls and virtual meetings
Benefits
  • Fully remote role with flexible part-time hours
  • Performance-based earning potential
  • Opportunity to grow with an innovative childcare technology company
  • Supportive, collaborative, and inclusive company culture
  • Exposure to the Canadian childcare and education technology sector
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