Full-Time

Sales Development Representative

Posted on 6/27/2024

Populus

Populus

11-50 employees

Digital solutions for urban transportation management

Data & Analytics
Automotive & Transportation
Enterprise Software

Entry, Junior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Must work in the San Francisco office three days per week.

Category
Inside Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Lead Generation
Hubspot
Marketing
Requirements
  • 0-3 years sales experience
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills (phone, email, & text)
  • Must be coachable and a collaborative team player
  • Ability to multitask, organize, and prioritize work
Responsibilities
  • Drive top-of-the-funnel lead generation for the company by engaging new and existing leads via phone, email, and chat to attract new customers
  • Identify high value opportunities and reach key decision-makers/influencers at targeted accounts
  • Work closely with sales and marketing leadership to develop strategies to target prospects and schedule meetings
  • Update and manage all sales activities, opportunities, and account information in HubSpot
  • Consistently achieve monthly and quarterly quota of qualified opportunities

Populus provides digital solutions for cities to manage their transportation infrastructure more effectively. The company focuses on urban mobility, helping municipalities oversee streets, curbs, and shared mobility services like dockless scooters. Its platform integrates various data sources to give city officials insights into transportation patterns, enabling them to make informed decisions that enhance safety, equity, and sustainability. Populus offers two main tools: the Mobility Manager, which helps manage shared mobility services, and the Curb Manager, which optimizes curb usage for different transportation needs. The company operates on a subscription-based revenue model, ensuring steady income while continuously providing value to its clients. Populus aims to support cities in creating safer and more sustainable transportation systems.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$18.6M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-7%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Populus's platform aligns with global smart city initiatives demanding advanced data solutions.
  • The rise of EVs increases demand for Populus's curb management solutions.
  • Dynamic pricing models for curb usage align with Populus's existing services.

What critics are saying

  • Ride Report's $10M investment could challenge Populus's market share.
  • Autonomous vehicles may disrupt traditional urban mobility management models.
  • Economic downturns could impact Populus's subscription-based revenue model.

What makes Populus unique

  • Populus offers a unique platform integrating data for urban mobility management.
  • The company provides specialized solutions like Mobility Manager and Curb Manager.
  • Populus's subscription model ensures a steady revenue stream from municipal clients.

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