Job Brief:
Sales Development Representatives are driven, dedicated, and have what it takes to smash quotas and succeed in retail technology SaaS sales. You also enjoy working in a dynamic, high growth environment, recruiting new clients via a mixture of cold calling and warm leads to achieving monthly, quarterly and annual goals. The Sales Development Representative is a key engine for our growth, connecting our innovative products and services to manufacturers nationwide. If you are the type of person that can sell a product that you truly believe in, then this position is for you.
Essential Function & Responsibilities:
- Maintain a strong pipeline of qualified, prospective clients
- Update client data and communications within Salesforce CRM
- Conduct software product demonstrations virtually using screen share technology
- Become a subject matter expert across our product suite and digital media industry
- Support sales and account management teams as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum 1-2 years of successful sales experience (experience with selling digital media, e-commerce, technology platforms and/or a Software-as-a-Service solution is a plus)
- Experience making high-volume outbound cold calls to business owners and decision makers
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Hard-working, self-motivated, reliable and ethical
- Ability to multi-task, set and adjust priorities is critical
- Salesforce CRM experience preferred, but no required
Location:
We are hiring for this position remotely in the US with a preference on the East Coast timezone.
Benefits:
Wayvia encourages a healthy work-life balance and commitment to employee wellbeing. We are consistently evaluating areas to support and foster a community of engaged employees. Wayvia is an international employer so some benefits offering will vary from country to country, however, below you can see employer sponsored contributions:
- Flexible work-from-home arrangements
- 401K Match
- Flexible vacation
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave (US)
- Technical stipend
- Professional development programs
- Wellness programs
Compensation:
The salary for this role is $50,000-60,000 with variable compensation as part of the compensation structure. Please note that our salary ranges are based on current market data and the offered compensation may vary based on experience, skills, location, and other factors permitted by law.
Wayvia is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.
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