Sales Development Engineer - Eastern US

The Rohde & Schwarz Sales Team Support organization is seeking a Sales Development Engineer (SDE) to serve as a phone-based outreach resource for our Eastern Region Account Manager (AM) teams. This is a front-line hunting role focused on outbound prospecting, lead development, and early-stage qualification. The SDE will conduct targeted outbound prospecting calls, qualify inbound and marketing-generated leads, and convert cold and warm contacts into active sales opportunities that are handed off to Account Managers for progression. This role requires a high-activity, high-intensity mindset, strong commercial instincts, and a technical understanding of RF, digital and power test solutions to effectively engage and qualify customers. Candidates must live in the Eastern half of the US and be reasonably close to a major US airport.Your tasksMake outbound calls to prospects and existing customers within assigned territoriesExecute high-volume outbound call campaigns into target accountsIdentify contacts, projects, and buying signals to discover qualified sales opportunitiesQualify and develop inbound leads and marketing responses - assess fit, timeline, and budget before handing off to the Account ManagerSupport targeted call campaigns tied to new product launches, promotions, trade show follow-up, and service or warranty renewalsRe-engage dormant accounts and cold contacts - find the new person, project, budgetAlign with R&S Account Managers (AMs) on target accounts and priorities. Support related pre-call planning and account research. Execute structured prospecting campaigns against high-priority target accountsActively use CRM to enter contact and call notes, prospecting status, and next steps for the AMExciting insights into Rohde & SchwarzOur colleagues provide insider information about: Daily adventures and challengesOur passionate teamThe technologies behind the innovative projects and solutionsYour qualifications Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related technical field3+ years of SDR / inside technical sales experience with strong outbound focus (experience in Test and Measurement or related industry preferred)Proven cold calling and prospecting abilitiesCRM proficient (familiarity with ZoomInfo or LinkedIn Sales Navigator a plus)Hunter mentality with a bias toward action and persistenceCurious and technically inclined - able to quickly understand customer challengesStrong follow-up discipline and ownership of early-stage pipelineComfortable handling rejection while operating in a high-activity, metric-driven environmentHighly self-motivated and results orientedAbility to work independently and in a teamExcellent communication and presentation skillsAbility to travel 10% of the time in the U.S.US Citizenship requiredInterested?We are looking forward to receiving your application!The total compensation for this position is $96K-$130K. Total compensation includes base salary, variable pay (when applicable) plus benefits. The range is determined by the position, geographic location and level. Individual pay within the range is determined by several factors including location, education or training, relevant work history, sales incentive structure and job-related skills.Rohde & Schwarz is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.