Sales Development Representative (SDR) – Public Sector

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Tel Aviv, ISR
Hybrid
Junior
Information Technology
Delivering mission-grade, multi-source intelligence for all maritime-based operations. Trusted worldwide for 15+ years.
The Role
Source and qualify public sector opportunities via outbound prospecting (email, phone, LinkedIn). Conduct discovery calls, communicate Windward's value, handle objections, qualify leads, use AI tools for research and talking points, maintain CRM, and hand off qualified pipeline to sales.
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An eAbout the role

Windward.ai is a global leader in maritime risk analytics, helping organizations make smarter, faster decisions by turning complex maritime data into clear, actionable insights. Our predictive intelligence and real-time insights help public sector stakeholders worldwide gain actionable visibility into maritime activity, supporting mission-critical objectives across security, enforcement, compliance, and operational efficiency.

We are looking for a Sales Development Representative (SDR) to advance strategic partnerships and drive early-stage pipeline generation across public sector customers globally. This role sits at the front of the public sector revenue engine and is critical to building a qualified pipeline through strong discovery, clear solution articulation, and confident live conversations with government stakeholders.

This is an opportunity for an entrepreneurial, growth-minded professional with a passion for high-tech solutions to make a meaningful impact in public sector markets around the world.

What you’ll do

  • Source and qualify opportunities across government and public sector organizations
  • Research agencies and key stakeholders to drive relevant, contextual outreach
  • Conduct outbound prospecting via email, phone, and LinkedIn
  • Initiate and manage first conversations with prospects, focusing on problem discovery and qualification, primarily through live calls
  • Clearly communicate Windward’s value in the context of public sector use cases and operational challenges
  • Confidently handle objections and guide conversations toward next steps
  • Qualify opportunities before handing off to the sales team
  • Use AI tools to prepare call talking points, research accounts, and continuously improve performance
  • Maintain accurate CRM data and provide clear visibility into pipeline activity
Requirements
  • Experience as an SDR in B2B/B2G SaaS contribute to high revenue pipeline generation
  • Native-level English with strong written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Additional languages are a plus, particularly Arabic.
  • Confidence speaking with senior stakeholders across different cultures and regions
  • Experience working with public sector or government-oriented organizations is a major plus
  • Curiosity about regulated environments, policy-driven decision-making, and security or compliance challenges
  • Leverage AI to improve research and outbound messaging

What success looks like

  • High-quality meetings that convert into real pipeline
  • Strong call performance and effective objection handling
  • Clear understanding of global public sector buyers and sales motions
  • Strong alignment and trust with the sales team

Location: TLV

🚢 Join us at Windward and help drive the future of maritime AI.🚢

Skills Required

  • Experience as an SDR in B2B/B2G SaaS driving pipeline generation
  • Native-level English with strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Confidence speaking with senior stakeholders across different cultures and regions
  • Leverage AI tools to improve research and outbound messaging
  • Additional languages (particularly Arabic)
  • Experience working with public sector or government-oriented organizations
  • Curiosity about regulated environments, policy-driven decision-making, and security or compliance challenges
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The Company
254 Employees
Year Founded: 2010

What We Do

Windward is the leading Maritime AI™ company delivering full visibility across the seas through sensor-agnostic intelligence and agentic workflows that turn ocean data into decisive action to anticipate threats, protect critical assets, and stay in control at sea.

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