Sales Development Representative

8x8, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

8x8, Inc. is seeking tenacious Sales Development Representatives in the United Kingdom to identify and generate sales opportunities through inbound and outbound calling. The role demands energy, persistence, coachability, and a hunter mentality to drive opportunities and exceed SAL/SQL targets.

The team emphasizes effective qualification, rapid outbound prospecting, and close collaboration with Account Executives and Solution Consultants. A Bachelor's degree and SaaS experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leveraging AI-enabled tools to enhance efficiency, problem-solving, and collaboration.
• 1-2 years of sales or account development related experience (preferred)
• SaaS industry experience (preferred). Experience with commission sales in any industry will be entertained
• Bachelor's degree
• Fearlessness - willing to hop on the phone with new people every single day
• Drive, Grit, Scrappiness: strong desire to compete and win
• Exceptional phone presence and demonstrated ability to handle rejection
• Demonstrated ability to explain complex issues clearly
• Ability to articulate 8x8 value specific to prospect pain points
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Great writer, speaker, and listener of the English language
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and set priorities
• Ability to work in a high energy, fast paced, and collaborative team environment

Responsibilities

• Meet/exceed Sales Accepted and Sales Qualified Leads (SAL&SQL) goals on a monthly basis
• Meet/exceed Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Metrics for Weekly Prospecting Activities
• Qualify inbound prospects to the correct agreed upon criteria with the sales organization
• Outbound prospecting to drive opportunities with named accounts Host Hand-off calls/video meetings involving prospects, Account Executives, Solution Consultants

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Phone presence

AI-enabled tools

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

8x8 connects our customers and teams globally, empowering CX leaders with performance and insights to make smarter decisions, delight customers, and drive lasting business impact.

We are seeking tenacious SalesDevelopment Representatives. In this role you will identify and generate sales opportunities through both inbound and outbound calling activities. This is a high-energy position that requires a relentless drive, an unyielding desire to continually get better and a hunter mentality. The right candidates will work well under pressure, think out-of-the-box, initiate relaxed and effective phone conversations with prospects, and are motivated overachievers. We seek individuals who are positive, enthusiastic, results-driven, are coachable and want a career in Hi-Tech sales.

Responsibilities

• Meet/exceed Sales Accepted and Sales Qualified Leads (SAL&SQL) goals on a monthly basis
• Meet/exceed Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Metrics for Weekly Prospecting Activities
• Qualify inbound prospects to the correct agreed upon criteria with the sales organization
• Outbound prospecting to drive opportunities with named accounts Host Hand-off calls/video meetings involving prospects, Account Executives, Solution Consultants

Qualifications

• Proven experience leveraging AI-enabled tools to enhance efficiency, problem-solving, and collaboration.
• 1-2 years of sales or account development related experience (preferred)
• SaaS industry experience (preferred). Experience with commission sales in any industry will be entertained
• Bachelors degree
• Fearlessness - willing to hop on the phone with new people every single day
• Drive, Grit, Scrappiness: strong desire to compete and win
• Exceptional phone presence and demonstrated ability to handle rejection
• Demonstrated ability to explain complex issues clearly
• Ability to articulate 8x8 value specific to prospect pain points
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Great writer, speaker, and listener of the English language
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and set priorities
• Ability to work in a high energy, fast paced, and collaborative team environment

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