Sales Development Representative
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Ascent Cloud is the only โSoftware as a Serviceโ (SaaS) company offering a suite of performance management solutions to help companies Plan, Execute, and Grow.
Geopointe is the first and highest rated mapping solution on the Salesforce AppExchange, while LevelEleven is the only gamification and coaching solution that lives entirely inside of Salesforce.
Since Geopointe and LevelEleven merged into Ascent Cloud, weโve grown our team, secured several G2 awards, and pioneered many โindustry firstsโ through product innovations, including the launch of our new Territory Planner solution.
Weโve reached an inflection point where our world class sales team is looking to capitalize on this momentum and hit ambitious yearly targets. A big part of that strategy is our team of Sales Development Representatives.
Are you someone with a strong desire to jump-start their career in software sales? Read on โ this role might be for you!
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
A Sales Development Representative (SDR) is a salesperson-in-training. For 12-18 months, youโll help Account Executives (AE) generate leads and educate prospects about Ascent Cloudโs products. Your primary focus will be to hit or exceed quota expectations, by qualifying opportunities and scheduling meetings for the AE team.
The skills you learn as an SDR will lay the foundation for a successful career in software sales. During your bootcamp, youโll have a clear target to hit to be eligible for promotions. We move quickly โ your performance is a sign that youโre growing and ready for more responsibility.
After 12-18 months, there is a path for career growth within Ascent Cloud for the right candidate that is willing to learn and work toward that goal. Youโll have an opportunity to become an AE at that point, and take a generous commission for the deals you closeโฆ which means that if you work hard, you can out-earn many of your peers.
This position is ideal for a driven, curious, and competitive individual with a passion for software sales, who takes immediate action on feedback and can keep up with rapid change in a fast-paced environment.
The SDR role is an inside sales position working out of our offices 4 days per week.
In 30 Days, you will be able to:
Complete onboarding in your first week.
Tell the Ascent Cloud story amp; describe the why behind our solutions.
Identify best fit companies and what the core teams we sell to care about.
Identify, nurture, and qualify inbound leads.
Master your call opener.
Proficiency with cold emails and LinkedIn messages.
Setup in core tools with a general understanding of how to use them (Salesforce, Salesloft, Zoominfo, LinkedIn, etc.).
Operate on a daily schedule, with workflows that maximize productivity.
Under 5 minute response times in website chat.
Continuous application of learning through self-study, manager feedback, and company provided materials.
Meet activity and performance requirements.
In 60 Days, you will be able to:
Meet or surpass your peersโ calling and email activity levels.
Personalize emails at scale, balancing quality and quantity.
Navigate our most common objections via phone and email.
Use the basics for video messaging to improve email reply rates.
Tell 3 unique customer stories from memory.
Full mastery of website chat (response times and accuracy).
Process mastery and technology stack proficiency.
Ensure Salesforce is up to date and accurate with notes at the end of each day.