Sales Development Representative - Nashville, TN
At $85,000/yr, this role pays more than the middle Sales Development (SDR & BDR) opening on the board today ($67.9k/yr); the usual band for that kind of seat is $57.5k–$110k/yr.
The posting
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 in office in our Nashville 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 in office work structure based in our Nashville 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.
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Regarding US-based roles, depending on your role and primary work location, Motive Technologies, Inc. (“Employer”) discloses candidates may be required to execute a non-compete covenant with the Employer. This requirement does not apply to lawyers, interns, or employees working in CA, MN, MT, ND, OK, or where otherwise prohibited by law.
Non-compete covenant terms in all other jurisdictions will be subject to the applicable statutory requirements, including but not limited to, procedures, industry related prohibitions, or salary and compensation thresholds.
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.
Taken from Motive's own posting, last seen live on 30 Oct 2026.
The application
Your details and CV, then 5 questions (1 written).
- 1.What tangible factors are most important to you when considering a job opportunity?Pick any (10 options)
- 2.What about Motive makes it an appealing place to work?Written answer
- 3.Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?Yes or no
- 4.In the future will you require immigration sponsorship by Motive to work in the United States?Yes or no
- 5.Are you located in Nashville? If not, are you open to relocation?Short answer
From Motive's apply page, checked 30 Oct 2026.
About Motive
Sells fleet management, driver safety and fleet spend tools to businesses that run vehicles and equipment.
Pay schedule: Base pay plus commissions toward the stated OTE, restricted stock units for certain roles, and a 401k contribution for US hires.
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