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RealWork

Connects trades employers with skilled workers

Sales Development Representative

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/24/2026
$70k - $120k/yr+ Commission
Junior
Austin, TX, USA
In PersonIn-office work is required in Austin, Texas.
Sales & Account ManagementSales Development Representative

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 1 year of cold-calling experience in SMB or consumer high-velocity environments.
  • A collaborative mindset and low ego are required.
  • Ability to self-start and motivation to succeed.
  • Strong communication and phone-listening skills.
  • Willingness to work in the office and learn from colleagues.
Responsibilities
  • Cold call 150 leads per day and set demonstrations of the tool.
  • Follow scripting while applying an 'earn the right to fail' attitude.
  • Challenge contractors over the phone to rethink their businesses and see the platform.
  • Bring all financial decision makers together for demonstrations.
  • Manage curated and pre-sourced leads effectively to set successful product demonstrations.
  • Participate in daily sales meetings to share strategies for success and learn from others.

About the company

Real Work connects employers in the trades with skilled workers through a platform that streamlines hiring and helps workers find opportunities. Employers post openings and seek qualified trades professionals, while workers search for jobs that match their skills and experience. The platform supports credential management by letting workers track licenses and certifications, and it facilitates application and communication between employers and candidates. Unlike generic staffing sites, Real Work focuses specifically on the trades, aiming to ensure a good fit for both sides and to rebuild the workforce by attracting a new generation to vocational careers.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

N/A

Founded

2021

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What believers are saying

  • Real Work's 2026 site says it is building trade-school partnerships in Washington and Oregon.
  • Flower Press reported growing beta users in fire alarm and construction, plus large PNW employers.
  • PitchBook lists $2.5 million Seed funding in 2021, and 2023 crowdfunding showed $561,000.

What critics are saying

  • PitchBook shows only $2.5 million raised since 2021, leaving little room for product wars.
  • Indeed, LinkedIn, and local staffing firms already own trades candidate supply and employer demand.
  • If employer subscriptions stall, Real Work loses revenue and the startup dies before scale.

What makes RealWork unique

  • Real Work prioritizes skills, licenses, and certifications over resumes, per 2026 product pages.
  • Tracy Teutsch built it from construction operations experience, not generic HR software.
  • The platform serves both employers and workers, with license-expiry alerts and job matching.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Parental Leave
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Company Equity