Sales Development Representative

Starburst; India; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Stock grants

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Starburst is seeking a Sales Development Representative in India to join a fast-paced growth team. You will initiate contact with prospects, run outbound campaigns, and drive early interest for Starburst Data.

Training and support will help you become a top contributor while you travel for onboarding, events, and customer engagements. You will learn prospecting and discovery basics, build a foundation for a career in software sales, and collaborate with Account Executives to qualify

Qualifications

• Curiosity about how data is changing the world.
• Desire to learn and grow in software sales.
• Willingness to travel 25% for onboarding, events, and client meetings.
• Ambition to start a career in sales with training and support.
• Business acumen built through studies or work experience.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to work with multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Reach out to prospective customers with a researched hypothesis on value.
• Meticulously track and nurture outbound activity and outreach.
• Engage with prospects through meetings, trainings, and events.
• Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual lead-generation quotas.
• Outbound prospecting via email, calls, and social media to schedule meetings.
• Qualify leads and assess fit for Starburst Data.

Skills

Curiosity

Communication

Self-motivation

Travel readiness

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

Starburst delivers enterprise intelligence at scale by giving organizations secure, governed access to all their data, wherever it lives. Built for distributed data environments, Starburst helps enterprises power AI and analytics without the cost and complexity of traditional data consolidation. With open standards including Trino and Apache Iceberg, Starburst enables trusted access to complete enterprise context while helping organizations avoid vendor lock-in. Leading global enterprises trust Starburst to fuel AI, analytics, and enterprise intelligence. Learn more at starburst.ai .

About the role

We are looking for top performers who can match Starburst Data’s leading product offering with the right customer. While working with an all-star sales team at our fast paced growth company, you should be curious and have a basic understanding of our offerings. We will provide you with the training and support you need to be the best.You revel in the day to day details while maintaining a clear understanding of the big picture, effortlessly directing your sales efforts to our Account Executives.This position is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate eager to kickstart their career in software sales.

As a Sales Development Representative at Starburst you will:

• Reach out to prospective customers with a well-researched hypothesis on how we can solve their pain
• Meticulously track and nurture your outbound activity
• Nimbly interact with potential customers through various points of contact including attending in person meetings, trainings, and trade shows with confidence and ease
• Learn the basics of prospecting and discovery to help jumpstart your career in salesMeet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual lead generation quotas
• Outbound prospecting through email, phone calls, and social media to schedule meetings for the Sales team
• Qualify leads and assess their needs to determine if they are a good fit for Starburst Data

Some of the things we look for:

• Have an innate curiosity about how data is changing the world
• Enjoy a challenge and getting out of your comfort zone to aid in your personal and professional development/growth
• Adeptly prioritize and reprioritize based on the evolving demands of other departments
• Thrive in the unknown – and have a track record to prove it
• Examples of where you have displayed your passion and perseverance to accomplish a long term goal
• You want a career in sales and see this as an excellent way to learn and prove yourself
• Business Acumen - you have built this through academic or professional experiences
• You are an Entrepreneur at heart
• Ability to Travel: This role will require 25% in-person travel for purposes including but not limited to new hire onboarding, team and department offsites, customer engagements, and other company events. Actual travel expectations may vary by role and business needs.

Where could this role be based?

• India

Build your career at Starburst

All-Stars have the opportunity and freedom to realize their true potential. By building alongside top talent, we’re empowered to take ownership of our careers and drive meaningful change. Anchored in industry-proven technology and unprecedented success, All-Stars are taking on the challenge everyday to disrupt our industry – and the future.

Our global workforce is supported by a competitive Total Rewards program that reflects our commitment to a rewarding and supportive work environment. This includes a variety of benefits like competitive pay, attractive stock grants, flexible paid time off, and more.

• competitive pay
• attractive stock grants
• flexible paid time off
• and more

We are committed to fostering an intentional, inclusive, and diverse culture that drives deep engagement, authentic belonging, and an exceptional All-Star experience. We believe that diversity of thought, perspective, background and experience will enable us to own what we do, drive our success and empower our All-Stars to show up authentically.

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