Overview
The Sales Development Representative is responsible for creating and delivering active sales opportunities to Account Managers that are closable in 6-8 months.
What you will be doing
- Initiate discovery calls to qualified lead prospects with the assistance of the Account Manager; gather information, assess needs, educate on suitable product offerings and determine viability of a sale
- Maintain purposeful, regular contact with identified prospects to add value and drive sale forward; regular contact includes emails, phone calls and other relevant activities
- Generate new qualified lead prospects by developing a target list of customers and executing calling and email campaigns
- Participate in tradeshow events; make contact with potential customers at trade show booth and ensure proper lead follow up after the show
- Accompany Account Managers to onsite customer meetings
- Regularly and accurately update all internal systems on all activities
- Participate in transition call with Account Manager when potential customer moves from lead to genuine sales opportunity; facilitate portions of the call to ensure proper transition
- Review and evaluate Requests for Proposals; assist prospects with drafting appropriate documentation
What will make you successful
Bachelor's DegreeInside sales experienceRelevant industry experienceMicrosoft Windows and Office proficientStrong business acumenSelf-motivated, with high energy and an engaging level of enthusiasmAble to thrive in a fast paced, deadline driven environmentSpeak or write with ease, clarity and impact, using a communication style appropriate to the subject and the audienceGood at investigating situations or issues to get relevant information; adept at asking probing questions to successfully obtain quality informationDemonstrated ability to establish rapport and gain the trust of othersSharp, fast learner with a curiosity for technology as well as aptitudeUp to 10% travel requiredOr an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the principal duties of the job