The Sales Development Representative is tasked with identifying and generating sales opportunities through both inbound and outbound calling activities. One who works well under pressure, thinks out-of-the-box, easily initiates relaxed but insightful two-way phone conversations with prospects, and is highly self-motivated. The right candidate will also understand how to assess a company’s needs and cater the outreach to each prospect specifically! Who are you?
This entry-level position requires a high-reaching self-starter and someone that can efficiently process inbound inquiries and identify qualified leads and opportunities. Relationship selling skills, with the ability to handle sales calls at varying levels of customer accounts, are crucial.
- Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written, coupled with excellent listening skills and a positive and energetic phone presence
- Very self-motivated with a diligent work ethic
- High level of integrity and strong commitment to building a successful company
- Adept digital literacy including proficiency with Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
- Follow-up on inbound marketing leads and identify qualified opportunities providing appropriate levels of information at the right time for interested prospects
- Be responsible for educating and developing prospects leading to hand-off to sales teams
- Create target prospects lists and penetrate key accounts
- Cold call into prospects generated by variety of outside sources
- Identify key players, researching and obtaining business requirements, and presenting solutions to begin sales cycle
- Profile strategic accounts identifying key individuals, researching and obtaining business requirements and communicating solutions to start the sales cycle
- Set appointments for [redacted] sales team when a lead reaches a qualified stage
- Cultivate new marketing leads by educating and developing prospects until they are ready to speak with a field sales rep
- Drive attendance for webinars and live seminars, set meetings for conferences
- Collaborate with sales and marketing team members on strategic sales approach
- Ensure successful follow through of sales cycle by maintaining accurate activity and lead qualification information in CRM application
- Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
- Customer-driven focus dedicated to quality and success
- Interpersonal skill with proven track record to develop and champion relationships, both internally and externally
- Strong interest in understanding the business and what drives performance
- Desire to work collaboratively and effectively while handling multiple projects on various timelines in a fast-paced environment
- High energy and a strong teammate with collaboration across teams, functional areas, geographic areas
- Sense of humor and enjoy having fun at work, giving to a great employee experience with a positive attitude!
- Position requires to work onsite
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
- STAY HEALTHY: We offer 100% employer-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. A variety of supplemental plans are also provided to meet your individual needs including access to telehealth for all participants.
- CARE FOR YOURSELF: Take advantage of our free virtual counseling resources through our global Employee Assistance Program. Your mental health is as important as your physical health.
- SECURE YOUR FUTURE: Plan for your future with our Roth and Pre-tax 401(k) options including an employer match for all participants.
- TAKE A BREAK: Enjoy 5+ weeks of paid time off. We value balance and understand that performance at work requires time to rest at home and/or rejuvenate on vacation.
- PUT FAMILY FIRST: We know that families can be built in a variety of ways; therefore, we offer paid parental leave and family planning support through Maven.
- WORK WHEREVER: Our flexible remote work offerings allow you to work wherever you’re the most productive and successful. It’s what you do, not where you work, that matters.
- TREAT YOURSELF: Our comprehensive anniversary program offers a personalized experience in recognition of milestones achieved.
- MAKE AN IMPACT: Support betterment in your community and beyond by taking paid time off to support a volunteer program of your choice.
The annual starting salary for this position is $55,000.00. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications. This position is eligible for commissions in accordance with the terms of the Company’s plan. Commissions for this position are estimated to be $15,000.00 annually and are based on performance.
This role will be accepting applications until August 26th, 2024 at a minimum. Please note that the application timeline may be flexible to accommodate a comprehensive candidate evaluation.
What We Do
Sinch brings businesses and people closer with tools enabling personal engagement. Our leading cloud communications platform lets businesses reach every mobile phone on the planet, in seconds or less, through mobile messaging, voice, and video. Our global headquarters are in Stockholm, Sweden, and we have a local presence in more than 30 countries - probably somewhere near you!