Jack Kehoe
Carlow
Summary
Results-driven Sales Development Representative leveraging AI-powered prospecting workflows to drive outbound pipeline generation. Utilises advanced sales intelligence tools to build targeted prospect lists and execute multi-channel outreach. Achieves and exceeds KPIs through systematic prospecting and strategic account prioritisation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Development Representative
Remote
02.2026 - Current
- Driving full outbound pipeline generation using AI-powered prospecting workflows to identify sales signals including hiring announcements, recent funding rounds, and C-suite management changes.
- Leveraged advanced sales intelligence tools (Lusha, ZoomInfo) and LinkedIn Sales Navigator to build targeted prospect lists and execute multi-channel outreach, enhancing lead quality.
- Built and deployed Claude AI automations to scale email follow-up sequences for high-priority accounts, maintaining personalization while increasing outreach volume by 40%.
- Executed integrated outreach strategy across email, phone, and LinkedIn, tracking KPIs such as email metrics, call attempts, LinkedIn connection rates, and response rates to optimise performance.
- Utilising Salesforce Outreach and Slack integrations to maintain real-time pipeline visibility, streamline team collaboration, and accelerate lead handoffs to AE team.
- Consistently achieved outbound KPIs and contributed to monthly pipeline targets through systematic prospecting and prioritisation of high-value accounts.
International Athlete & Professional Basketball Pl
Irish National Basketball Team | UCD Marian (Men's
Dublin, Ireland
08.2025 - Current
- Represented Ireland at four European Championships with 50+ caps, including historic 7th place finish in U20 category, demonstrating leadership, discipline, and performance under pressure.
- Current athlete competing in the Men's Super League, the top tier of Irish basketball, while balancing professional outbound sales responsibilities.
Support Coach for Children with Disabilities
Carlow County Council / Sport Ireland
Carlow , Ireland
07.2024 - Current
- Selected through Sport Ireland to support inclusive sports and activity sessions for children with disabilities.
- Assisted children with disabilities in both group and one-to-one coaching environments, requiring patience, adaptability, and communication excellence.
Door-to-Door Sales Representative
PhoneWatch
Carlow,, Ireland
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Exceeded sales targets by 300% during tenure, demonstrating exceptional sales execution and customer persuasion skills.
- Communicated value-focused messaging to customers, effectively translating product benefits into tangible outcomes.
- Enhanced objection handling and customer communication skills through direct face-to-face sales interactions, resulting in improved customer engagement.
Education
Successful Leaving Certificate
Presentation College, Carlow / St. Mary’s Knockbeg
Carlow, CW01-2024
Economics | Business | Digital Media | Data & Finance | Investments | Statistics
The Winchendon
The Winchendon School, USA01-2024
Skills
CRM and sales platforms: Salesforce, HubSpot, LinkedIn Sales Navigator
Sales intelligence and prospecting: Lusha, ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Recruiter Lite
Sales execution: Cold calling, cold emailing, pipeline management
- Objection handling
- Relationship building
- KPI tracking
AI and automation: Prompt engineering, workflow automation, email optimization
Signal detection
- Integrations with Zapier
- Communication and collaboration: Slack, email automation, multi-channel outreach
Certification
- HubSpot Sales Software Certification
- HubSpot Digital Advertising Certification
- HubSpot Social Media Marketing Certification
- HubSpot Inbound Sales Certification
- AI for Career Growth and Innovation (Knowledge Train)
Timeline
Sales Development Representative
Remote
02.2026 - Current
International Athlete & Professional Basketball Pl
Irish National Basketball Team | UCD Marian (Men's
08.2025 - Current
Door-to-Door Sales Representative
PhoneWatch
10.2024 - 01.2025
Support Coach for Children with Disabilities
Carlow County Council / Sport Ireland
07.2024 - Current
Successful Leaving Certificate
Presentation College, Carlow / St. Mary’s Knockbeg
Economics | Business | Digital Media | Data & Finance | Investments | Statistics
The Winchendon