Do you also build outbound systems, or just place SDRs?
Placement is our core service. But if you don't have an outbound system in place yet (scripts, sequences, CRM config, dialer setup), we also build complete outbound systems that include the SDR placement and hands-on onboarding for the first 30 days. That's a separate package we discuss on the qualification call based on your current setup.
Who owns the employment relationship when I hire a remote offshore SDR?
SDR Hire is a recruitment agency, not a staffing or outsourcing company. Once your SDR signs on, they work under your protocols, your management, and your systems. Our involvement ends at placement, unless you choose our optional employer of record service or a full system build with hands-on onboarding.
What does the recruitment process look like?
We start by understanding your ICP, offer, and what a successful SDR looks like for your business. From there we source candidates across our community, newsletter list, founder's LinkedIn network, and headhunting team. Every candidate is screened with an intro video and a recruiter-led mock call before being shortlisted. You receive vetted candidates with video and interview recordings attached, so you can make an informed hiring decision without doing the screening work yourself.
How fast can you recruit a remote offshore SDR?
We usually put the first candidates in front of you within 3 to 5 days of the qualification call. That first batch holds 3 to 7 candidates, each with an intro video, resume, LinkedIn profile, and a recorded mock call. We keep sending more candidates as we find them until you tell us to stop. Total time to a start date depends on how quickly you run interviews. Most clients go from first conversation to a hired SDR in two to three weeks.
How many candidates do you screen before I see anyone?
Our internal pool runs into the thousands. A single role typically generates between 250 and 1,500 applicants in the first 30 days. Around 30% of those complete the full application including an intro video, which is the filter that removes most of the people who aren't serious. From that group we shortlist roughly 10% to 25%, and only the strongest of those are presented to you. You never see the rest.
How do you vet candidates for English proficiency and sales skill?
We source from four channels: a proprietary community of vetted SDRs and BDRs, an email newsletter list of candidates actively looking for global SDR roles, our founder Stefan's personal LinkedIn network, and a team of in-house recruiters and headhunters actively sourcing talent that matches your criteria. Every candidate submits an intro video so we can assess English proficiency and effort, then goes through a recruiter-led mock call before we ever put them in front of you.
What level of English proficiency can I expect?
We only place candidates at three levels: native, near-native, or proficient (a slight accent, but clear and accurate communication). Anyone below that is filtered out before you ever see them.
Best countries to hire remote offshore SDRs from
We hire globally, but our most active talent pools are the Balkans (Serbia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Bosnia, Albania, Croatia, Bulgaria, Romania, and the rest of Europe), LATAM and Central America, and the Middle East. We also place from APAC, though that pool is smaller. Most of our placements come out of the Balkans and LATAM.
How much does it cost to hire a remote offshore SDR?
$4,000 flat fee per placement. The fee is invoiced the day the SDR starts working for you, with a 7-day invoicing window and a 7-day payment term. A $500 commitment fee applies for first-time clients, deducted from the final fee. Returning clients pay no commitment fee. If we can't find a candidate who meets your criteria, the $500 is fully refunded. If you need a full outbound system build (scripts, sequences, CRM, dialer, onboarding), that's a separate package we scope on the call.
Do you offer a discount for hiring multiple SDRs?
Yes. At 3 or more roles, the per-placement fee drops from $4,000 to $3,500. If you're also using our employer of record service, that monthly fee drops from $600 to $500 per person at the same volume.
What salary should I budget for a remote offshore SDR?
Typical base salaries run $1,000 to $2,500 a month. Below $1,500, you're more likely to attract junior or less reliable candidates. The sweet spot for quality without overpaying is usually $1,500 to $2,200. Above $2,500, you'll start seeing candidates who interview well but don't always perform to that price point.
What happens if my SDR doesn't work out?
You're covered by our 60-day replacement guarantee. If the person isn't performing, quits, or gets let go within that window, we find and place a replacement at no extra charge. After 60 days, that responsibility shifts to you as the hiring company.
Do you help with onboarding and training?
Yes, as a bonus included with every placement. We help you ramp your SDR fast with: onboarding curriculum mapped out with a scheduled call cadence, a step-by-step onboarding checklist, day-by-day expectations for the first 30 days, script building and script practicing, tooling setup and configuration guidance, and KPI benchmarks with guidance on how to read them. If you need hands-on onboarding where we sit in on calls and train your SDR directly on your account, that's part of the full system build package, which we scope on the call based on your current setup.
What is an employer of record, and why would I use one?
It's optional. We hold the contract, pay the SDR's salary and commissions directly, and you pay us the salary plus a $600/month fee ($500/month at 3+ hires). The SDR is legally our contractor, but works exclusively for you, on your team, under your direction.
Will my remote SDR feel like an outside contractor or a real member of my team?
Think of them as operating at a US-proficiency level but at a fraction of the cost. They join your standups, use your tools, represent your company on LinkedIn. They're your people day to day. Our job ends at getting them in the door successfully.
How many companies has SDR Hire placed remote offshore SDRs for?
Over 100 companies over the last four years.
I've never hired a remote offshore SDR before. What kind of support do you provide?
We handle the parts most first-time hirers get stuck on: finding the right talent, vetting them, helping you decide who to hire, and structuring a contract that protects you if the candidate underperforms. If you don't have an outbound system in place yet, ask us about the full system build on the call. We can set up the whole machine so you're not just getting a person, you're getting the system they'll run inside.
