Job Title: Sales Development Representative

Location: Atlanta, GA

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Although we're proud of our history, we're even more excited about the future. We want to create a world-class culture and company that attracts, develops, engages and retains the nation's elite talent.

At Salesloft, our Sales Development Representatives are pivotal to our company's success. You will be a key member of our fast-growing and high-performing XDR team and will be our boots-on-the-ground solution to building personal relationships and making our prospective commercial customers successful. Specifically, you will leverage your past cold calling and/or lead generation experience to communicate with potential clients via phone, emails, and Linkedin to develop an interest in Salesloft's software. We believe that the most successful sellers have a passionate and supportive team behind them.

In addition to working with amazing colleagues who exemplify our 'team over self' core value, you will also have the opportunity to sell an impactful and revolutionary software that is changing the way sellers sell. You will have an opportunity to make a difference.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

We are seeking a results-oriented, motivated and strategic 'hunter' who is laser-focused on building sales pipeline within the North American market. On a day-to-day basis, you will be responsible for cold-calling prospects, following up on leads and educating the market about the power of Salesloft and generating opportunities with net-new customers. You will become an expert at using lead generation tools to routinely extract contacts and craft accurate and targeted lists of prospects. You will be able to conduct business development best practices with email, phone, and social drips using Salesloft Cadence to connect with new prospects.

If you're passionate about sales technology, providing a world-class customer experience, and thrive in a fast-paced, hyper-growth startup environment, then becoming a Sales Development Representative is the career path for you!

THE TEAM:

Salesloft's XDR organization is comprised of seasoned and up-and-coming XDRs and Leaders who are all aligned on one vision and mission:

• Vision: Every seller is loved by the buyers they serve (#saleslove)
• Mission: Equip companies to maximize revenue by creating a fantastic buying experience

The XDR organization consists of results-oriented SaaS sales professionals with a growth mindset and a desire to win. The Sales Development Representatives on our team share a few common traits: they are self-motivated, ambitious, and passionate about growing Salesloft's Commercial customers.

They are also the epitome of our core values: Customers First. Team Over Self. Focus on Results. Bias Towards Action. Glass Half Full.

THE SKILL SET:

• 0-1 years of relevant sales experience required; internship experience will be considered
• Previous cold calling experience preferred
• Collaborative mentality by prioritizing 'we' and not focusing on 'me'
• Results driven & competitive nature
• Superb writing, communication, and listening skills; you must understand objections and defeat them by turning skeptics into ecstatic new customers
• Outstanding time management skills
• High level of empathy - it's important for our SDRs to be a good person to peers and prospects
• Proven ability to make strong connections and overcome rejection to achieve results
• Desire to move up the ranks and become an Account Executive in the future required

WITHIN ONE MONTH, YOU'LL:

• Attend Salesloft's New Hire Orientation, where you will learn our Salesloft story and understand what makes our "Lofters" unique
• Join our 3-week Sales Bootcamp, where you will learn our software and all the skills necessary to set you up for success, allowing you to make an impact in the market quickly
• Begin 1:1's with your manager, understand your 30-60-90 plan, meet & shadow current members of the Salesloft team, and delve into your territory
• Set your OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) with your manager and develop an action plan to achieve them
• Begin to cold call and understand how to utilize your knowledge to overcome objections

WITHIN THREE MONTHS, YOU'LL:

• Have a strong understanding of Salesloft and feel comfortable pitching our software to prospects from self-sourced efforts
• Meet regularly with your assigned Account Executives, Manager, and peers to become an expert on the product, talk track and prospecting
• Continue your education around Salesloft's competitive advantage and continue to strengthen your business acumen
• Consistently achieve your activity goals
• Become an expert on internal tools and processes

WITHIN SIX MONTHS, YOU'LL:

• Consistently meet or exceed your quota
• Complete your Lessonly training to ensure you are up-to-date on new releases and more
• Continue to focus on your OKRs
• Assist in the development of best practices for lead generation

WITHIN TWELVE MONTHS, YOU'LL:

• Be seen as a trusted business-advisor and Salesloft expert, making a significant impact on the Lead Generation team
• Be considered a top-performing SDR on the team by consistently exceeding your goals
• Work with sales and marketing to help create new campaigns to drive pipeline
• Set an example for new SDRs, and assist in training, onboarding and motivating new Lofters

WHY YOU'LL LOVE SALESLOFT:

At Salesloft, we're not just a company, we're a community built on shared values.

We put our customers first, prioritize our team over ourselves, focus on results, have a bias toward taking action, and choose to see the glass as half full. These values have been at the heart of our growth in becoming the #1 leader in sales engagement software, and we're still just getting started.

Salesloft helps sales teams drive more revenue with the only complete Sales Engagement platform available in the market. Salesloft is the one place for sellers and managers to go to execute all their digital selling tasks, communicate with buyers, understand what to do next, forecast with accuracy, and get the coaching and insights they need to win more deals. Thousands of the world's most successful sales teams, like those at Google, 3M, IBM, Shopify, Square, and Cisco, drive more revenue with Salesloft.

Since our founding in 2011, we have grown into a global, award-winning organization with Lofters based all over the world. As a testament to our organizational health, we have been named by Forbes as one of America's Best Startup Employers in 2021, Atlanta Business Chronicle's 2022 Healthiest Employers, three times by Deloitte as a 'Fastest-Growing Technology Company in North America,' and have been recognized as a top workplace by Fortune, Glassdoor, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and Inc Magazine.

In addition to our stand-out organizational health, G2 recently ranked us #1 in Enterprise Sales Engagement and we were named a leader in the 2022 Forrester Wave for Sales Engagement. We received the highest possible score in 26 out of 30 criteria, more than any other vendor evaluated in our category.

We're redefining an age-old industry. This is challenging work – but our team of driven innovators makes the journey thrilling. We're fast-paced, cutting-edge, and collaborative. We pursue excellence in everything we do and have a lot of fun along the way. Come join us!

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WHY SHOULD YOU WORK AT SALESLOFT:

• You will become part of an amazing culture with a supportive CEO and smart teammates who actually care
• You will work with an amazing team you can learn from and teach
• You will experience joining a high-growth/high-trajectoryorganization
• You will hear "Yes, let's do that!" and then have the opportunity to successfully execute on your ideas
• You will build community with Lofters of many cultures and backgrounds through ERGs and DEI initiatives
• We have a vibrant, open office that utilizes modern technology
• You will grow more here than you would anywhere else, that is a promise

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