Sales Development Representative
Our Mission at NowSecure is to help our customers protect their own business and customers by certifying the security of all mobile apps. We all depend on mobile apps for work and life. Today, thousands of new and updated mobile apps are released every week and millions of mobile apps around the world are on iPhone and Android devices. However, with scary stats showing that fewer than 10% of mobile apps are tested for security gaps, 25% of mobile apps have a serious security vulnerability, 35% have unencrypted data that can be stolen by hackers and business apps are 3X more likely to leak account credentials than consumer apps; the mobile app security risks are real and compelling.
NowSecure delivers the industry’s most advanced mobile app security testing platform with full 360 degree coverage of all mobile app testing needs for security, compliance and privacy. Trusted by the world's most demanding organizations & most advanced security teams, NowSecure customers include 4 of the top 5 banks, 4 of the top 5 Government agencies and leading brands in retail, manufacturing, high tech and entertainment.
We were founded with a mobile-only focus and a strong DNA in mobile technology, enterprise security, hacking and forensics. Our team members have literally written the books on mobile security and forensics, developed the top open source tools used for mobile testing, continually research new vulnerabilities, speak at the industry’s top conferences and have created the most advanced technology in the world. And our customers are raving fans!
THE ROLE
We are seeking a talented, energetic and results-driven individual to join our Sales and Marketing team as a Sales Development Representative (SDR). This highly visible position will provide lead and account development support to the North American sales organization to drive pipeline and revenue growth.
The SDR will be responsible for outbound prospecting and processing inbound sales inquiries to identify opportunities that meet the minimum qualification criteria for Sales. Through phone calls, emails and marketing automation programs, the SDR will educate contacts, build rapport and ultimately qualify them to be ready for sales opportunity engagement. The SDR will also support a variety of sales/marketing programs by managing call campaigns to drive registration and attendance for events, support launch of new products and targeting penetration into new markets.
We're looking for customer-centric sales professionals who thrive in a team selling environment, have a passion for early stage growth companies, love to win, have strong communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates seeking to develop their skills and move into a field sales role.
Position Responsibilities:
Position Requirements:
- 1-3+ years telephone experience with value based selling skills
- Strong verbal selling skills over the phone and email
- College Degree or equivalent
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Professional, determined, and results oriented
- Positive attitude, team oriented, and a self-starter
- Ability to accurately determine lead qualifications based upon established criteria
- Ability to learn key software applications
- Experience with enterprise software preferred
- Experience prospecting or selling IT products or security products to IT or security buyers preferred
- Experience with enterprise audiences in one or more key verticals of financial services, insurance, government, retail, manufacturing, high tech and entertainment preferred
This position is located in either Chicago, IL or Washington D.C.