Application Guide

How to Apply for Sales Development Representative

at Puris

🏢 About Puris

Puris is a mission-driven company focused on producing pure, plant-based foods from non-GMO sources, emphasizing sustainability and environmental nourishment. Their unique approach connects soil health to final products, making them appealing to candidates passionate about ethical food systems and sustainable agriculture. Working at Puris means contributing to a company that values transparency and environmental impact alongside business growth.

About This Role

As a Sales Development Representative at Puris, you'll be the frontline scout identifying prospects across nutrition, food & beverage, pet food, and industrial markets to drive pipeline growth. This role involves managing inbound inquiries from customers and farmers while collaborating with Sales Executives to deliver qualified leads. Your work directly impacts Puris's mission by connecting sustainable plant-based ingredients with businesses that share their values.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves prospecting across nutrition and food industry channels, qualifying inbound leads from customers and farmers, and updating CRM with detailed prospect information. You'll collaborate with Sales Executives to transition qualified opportunities while maintaining communication with diverse stakeholders interested in Puris's plant-based ingredients.

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🎯 Who Puris Is Looking For

  • Has 1+ years of sales development experience with proven ability to generate opportunities across multiple channels (inbound, outbound, events)
  • Possesses strong communication skills to handle diverse stakeholders including enterprise customers, farmers, and suppliers
  • Is proficient with CRM systems and Microsoft Office, with attention to detail for maintaining data integrity
  • Demonstrates genuine interest in sustainable agriculture, plant-based foods, or environmental causes aligned with Puris's mission

📝 Tips for Applying to Puris

1

Highlight any experience with agricultural, food industry, or sustainability-focused sales in your resume

2

Mention specific CRM systems you've used (like Salesforce or HubSpot) and how you maintained data integrity

3

Research Puris's specific product lines and mention how you'd approach prospects in their target markets (nutrition, pet food, etc.)

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Include metrics showing your ability to generate qualified leads, especially if related to B2B or ingredient sales

5

Tailor your application to show understanding of both sales fundamentals and Puris's mission-driven approach

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Explain why Puris's mission of sustainable, plant-based foods resonates with you personally or professionally", 'Describe your experience managing multiple prospect channels (inbound, outbound, events) with specific examples', 'Highlight your ability to collaborate with sales teams for seamless lead handoffs and pipeline growth', "Mention how you'd approach identifying prospects in Puris's specific market segments (nutrition, pet food, etc.)"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Puris's specific product lines (like pea protein) and their applications in target markets
  • → The company's sustainability initiatives and non-GMO sourcing practices
  • → Recent news about Puris's partnerships or expansions in food, nutrition, or pet food industries
  • → Competitors in the plant-based ingredient space and Puris's unique value propositions

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you identify and qualify prospects in the plant-based food ingredient market?
2 Describe your experience managing CRM systems and ensuring data integrity with diverse stakeholders
3 How would you handle an inbound inquiry from a farmer or supplier versus a food manufacturer?
4 What strategies would you use to generate leads across nutrition, pet food, and industrial segments simultaneously?
5 Why are you specifically interested in sales at a mission-driven company like Puris versus a traditional sales role?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic sales resume without mentioning agriculture, food industry, or sustainability experience
  • Failing to research Puris's specific mission and products before applying or interviewing
  • Not providing specific examples of CRM usage, lead generation metrics, or cross-functional collaboration

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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