In the age of digital transformation, data has become increasingly vital to core business operations. But with so many cloud applications and platforms available today, data has become more decentralized than ever.
CData is the real-time data connectivity company. Our easy-to-use integration products allow users to work with their data where, when, and how they need it. With a robust library of real-time data connectors, users can access data from hundreds of applications, tools, and systems – on-premises or in the cloud.
CData is a global company, headquartered in Chapel Hill, NC with about 400 team members worldwide. More than 10,000 organizations rely on CData technologies to overcome data fragmentation challenges and unlock value from diverse, dispersed data assets.
Sales Development Representative
As a Sales Development Representative (SDR) where you'll play a pivotal role in driving growth by targeting expansion opportunities in existing accounts and new logos from small to Fortune 500 businesses. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker who excels in outbound sales activity and thrives on identifying and making contact with key decision makers at prospective organizations. As an SDR, you'll be responsible for proactively driving pipeline generation, understanding customer pain points, and delivering CData’s value proposition.
Location(s): Chapel Hill, NC
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Generate leads through cold calling, email outreach, and social selling, to identify and engage with potential customers. Leverage lead generation tools and databases to build a pipeline of qualified leads for the sales team.
- Conduct thorough research to understand prospects' business needs, pain points, and decision-making processes. Qualify leads based on predefined criteria and determine their readiness to engage with our sales team.
- Articulate the value proposition of our products and services to generate interest and curiosity, and secure appointments and demos with the sales team.
- Test and iterate on cadences to optimize response rates, conversion rates, and overall effectiveness of outbound prospecting efforts.
- Align outbound cadences with lead nurturing workflows to maintain consistent messaging and communication across the buyer journey.
- Build and nurture relationships through ongoing communication and follow-up.
- Track and manage leads in our CRM system, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information on lead status, interactions, and next steps. Collaborate closely with sales counterparts to facilitate seamless handover of qualified opportunities.
Qualifications:
- BA or BS from accredited university or equivalent business experience in technology sales.
- 1+ years’ experience in a sales or business development role, preferably in a B2B Saas environment.
- Familiarity with Salesforce, Groove, Clari, LinkedIn Navigator, 6Sense, and ZoomInfo.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with prospects over the phone, email, and other channels.
- Results-driven mindset with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets and quotas.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
- Adaptability and resilience to thrive in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment.
Benefits
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 20 Days of PTO
- Employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision plans (100% for employee, 50% for dependents)
- HSA with Company Contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k with 6% Immediately Vested Company Match
- Professional development opportunities
CData is not currently registered as an employer in the following states, and therefore, applicants from these states will not be considered: Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
CData Software is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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What We Do
CData Software is a leading provider of data access and connectivity solutions. Our mission is to simplify the way our users connect, integrate, and automate their enterprise data.
We offer a straightforward approach to connectivity, with easy-to-use data providers, drivers, and tools accessible from any technology, source, or platform – whether on-premises or in the cloud.
Our drivers are universally accessible, providing access to data through established data standards and application platforms such as ODBC, JDBC, ADO.NET, OData, SSIS, BizTalk, Excel, etc. CData allows businesses to realize the tremendous value of democratized data while reducing the complexity and expense of implementing a connectivity solution.
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