Email Sales Development Representative (SDR)

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

Work arrangement
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