Here’s a summary of the role:
Are you a resilient, energetic go-getter with a passion for sales and market research? As a Sales Development Representative at YouGov, you’ll play a key role in driving business growth by identifying potential clients, qualifying leads, and supporting the commercial team.
You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with sales and marketing professionals, gaining exposure to the full sales cycle while helping companies make informed decisions with our industry-leading data and insights.
Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll do (not all of it, just the important stuff):
- Identify and research potential client accounts in collaboration with the sales team.
- Qualify inbound leads and support responses to marketing campaigns.
- Conduct outreach through personalized emails and prospecting strategies.
- Schedule meetings and coordinate with sales leadership to ensure seamless follow-ups.
- Maintain and enrich CRM data to optimize sales efforts.
- Analyze market trends to tailor messaging and approach.
- Support sales initiatives and marketing strategies by leveraging research and data insights.
These are the essentials you’ll need to get an interview:
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
- A “hunter” mindset with a proactive approach to new business opportunities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Resilience and adaptability when faced with challenges or pushback.
- A keen interest in market research and data-driven decision-making.
Desired skills:
- Previous experience in sales, business development, or lead generation.
- Familiarity with CRM tools and sales prospecting techniques.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a high-energy, goal-driven team.
Why YouGov?
- Be part of a dynamic, market-leading organization with cutting-edge technology.
- Collaborate with a team of passionate sales and market research professionals.
- Access to mentorship and career growth opportunities.
- Work in a culture that values hard work, innovation, and teamwork.
Ready to take the next step in your sales career? Join us and help shape the future of market research!
For roles based in New York, California, Colorado or Washington State, the base salary hiring range for this position is $59,000 - $66,000 USD
Compensation offered will be determined by multiple factors including location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience.
Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation and additional benefits.
All US based full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
- Paid vacation, holidays and sick days
- Flexible working arrangement available
- Group medical, dental and vision insurance
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) with company match
YouGov is a global online research company, offering insight into what the world thinks.
We speak daily to our panel of over 27 million registered members to understand opinion and behaviors around the world. We have a strong reputation as a source of accurate data and we’re trusted by the world’s biggest brands to get it right, making us the most quoted market research source in the world.
Why join YouGov?
Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people’s opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities.
Understanding diversity of opinion requires diversity of background. Although our global panel of millions of people worldwide powers our research, our biggest asset is our people. If our research is to be truly representative of what the world thinks, we need people from all walks of life to be part of the team to bring their perspective to the work we do.
Life at YouGov
We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless, and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics, and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, bringing these values into everything that we do.
We strive to provide YouGovers with best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, HIV status, political affiliation, socioeconomic background, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or in line with our responsibilities as a fair and ethic employer. All employment decisions are made based on occupational qualifications, merit, and business need.
Data Privacy
To find out how we collect and use your personal data when you apply for a role at YouGov, please read our privacy notice at https://jobs.yougov.com/privacy
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What We Do
YouGov is an international online research data and analytics technology group. Our mission is to offer unparalleled insight into what the world thinks.
With operations in the UK, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, India and Asia Pacific, we have one of the world's largest research networks.
At the core of our platform is an ever-growing source of connected consumer intelligence that has developed daily over our 20 years of operation. We call it living data. All of our products and services draw upon this detailed understanding of our 26+ million registered panel members in over 55 markets to deliver accurate, actionable consumer insights.
Our innovative solutions help the world’s most recognised brands, media owners and agencies to explore, plan, activate and track better marketing activities:
Explore
Actionable answers from your audience - from syndicated data and in-depth custom research to quick surveys and polls.
Plan
Unlock the most complete view of your audience, with over a million profiling points.
Activate
Supercharge campaigns with precision targeting and unmissable advertising.
Track
Continuously monitor what the world thinks about brands, campaigns and your competition, with daily updates.
As innovators and pioneers of online market research, we have a strong reputation as a trusted source of accurate data and insights. Testament to this, YouGov data is regularly referenced by the global press, and we are the most quoted market research source in the world (Meltwater 2022).
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