Sales Development Representative (SDR)

Location: Singapore

Territory: Southeast Asia (SEA)

Reports to: Regional Vice President SEA

Travel: Occasional

Employment Type: Permanent

About Daon

Daon is a global leader in biometric identity assurance solutions, helping organizations securely verify and authenticate individuals in an increasingly digital world.

For more than two decades, Daon has pioneered technologies that combine biometrics and identity verification across multiple digital channels. Our solutions are deployed at scale by leading organizations across industries including digital banking, payments, insurance, telecommunications, travel, aviation, and border security.

Through continuous innovation, Daon enables organizations to deliver secure, seamless, and trusted digital experiences to millions of users worldwide.

Learn more at www.daon.com.

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated Sales Development Representative (SDR) to support Daon's continued growth across Southeast Asia.

In this role, you will focus on identifying and engaging high-potential prospects across the region, helping expand Daon's presence in key markets. As the first point of contact with potential customers, you will play a critical role in generating qualified sales opportunities and building a strong pipeline for the regional sales team.

Working closely with both the sales and marketing teams, you will proactively reach out to prospective clients through outbound outreach, digital engagement, and targeted campaigns. Your efforts will help introduce Daon's identity assurance solutions to organizations across industries such as financial services, telecommunications, and other digital-first sectors.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in the rapidly growing digital identity and biometric authentication space, where organizations are increasingly investing in secure digital onboarding and authentication technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and engage potential customers across Southeast Asia through proactive outreach, including cold calling, email campaigns, and social media engagement.
• Generate and qualify sales leads by identifying organizations with active buying interest in identity assurance and authentication solutions.
• Present Daon's company profile and product capabilities to prospective customers and schedule meetings for the regional sales team.
• Support the development and management of a consistent sales pipeline, contributing to regional sales targets.
• Collaborate closely with sales and marketing teams to execute targeted outreach campaigns and demand generation initiatives.
• Apply modern go-to-market (GTM) approaches, including account-based marketing and campaign-driven lead generation strategies.
• Track and manage lead activity, pipeline progress, and performance metrics using CRM and sales intelligence tools.
• Maintain accurate reporting on outreach activities, meetings generated, and sales pipeline development.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, partners, and vendors to support regional sales objectives.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Experience, Skills & Profile

• 3+ years of experience in lead generation, including inbound and outbound prospecting, preferably within the cybersecurity, IT, or SaaS industries.
• Strong interest in building a long-term career in enterprise software sales.
• Familiarity with modern go-to-market strategies, including account-based marketing and demand-generation campaigns.
• Experience using CRM and sales intelligence tools such as HubSpot, ZoomInfo, or 6Sense.
• Ability to independently manage outreach activities, pipeline tracking, and performance reporting.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage potential customers and clearly present product value propositions.
• Highly motivated self-starter with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and driving engagement.
• Experience working within the Southeast Asian market, particularly in sectors such as financial services, telecommunications, or other digital-first industries.
• Knowledge of identity verification, authentication technologies, or identity and access management is advantageous.

Join the brightest minds from around the globe as we build the future of digital identity!

Daon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported.