Sales Development Representative

Liferay, Inc.; Savona; Ibrido; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Liferay, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Sales Development Representative in Italy to generate and qualify leads through targeted outbound and inbound communications. The successful candidate will engage with diverse industries to promote Liferay's innovative solutions, while earning a competitive salary in a collaborative, multicultural environment focused on professional growth.

Servizi

Hybrid work environment

Competitive benefits package

Dynamic, multicultural workplace

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative work culture

Competenze

• 1 or more years of experience in a similar role with targets.
• Background in high volume sales environment is desirable.
• Experience in technology industry and Italian market preferred.

Mansioni

• Generate opportunities through inbound and outbound communication.
• Collaborate with Account Executives on outbound prospecting.
• Achieve monthly/quarterly targets and maintain sales standards.

Conoscenze

Fluency in Italian

Fluency in English

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Strong prospecting methodology

Descrizione del lavoro

Liferay is a uniquely profitable B2B enterprise software company with 1,200+ fiery-eyed employees all across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. As a renowned provider of enterprise open source technologies, we have been recognized by Gartner for empowering businesses around the world to solve complex digital challenges. Liferay DXP Saas is an all-in-one solution that unites our Liferay DXP and cloud platform capabilities with built-in analytics and B2B commerce functionality, reducing the time to market and allowing for accelerated innovation - serving notable customers across the globe such as Airbus, US Bank, Honda, and Desjardins.

But we don’t just make awesome software, we are also fueled by a greater-than-profit vision. By building a vibrant business, making technology useful, and investing in communities, we make it possible for people to reach their full potential to serve others. We give our employees five days off to volunteer at charities they’re excited about, and Liferay donates 10% of our profits to charities around the world. Oh, we’re also self-funded which gives us the freedom to work on whatever we think brings the most value to customers and communities in the long run!

About You and this Role

Sales Development Representatives (SDR) objective is to generate opportunities through inbound and outbound communication. They will be researching and identifying prospects from target accounts and following up to inbound inquiries while attempting to connect with them via email sequences, tele-prospecting, and social outreach. Once a connection is made, they will be focusing on qualifying and converting leads to opportunity as quickly as possible.

They will contribute to building sales, brand awareness and revenue by gaining the customers initial interest and qualify leads for our Sales Executives.

Job Responsibilities

• Creating and raising Liferay brand awareness across the target market : Italy mainly and Greece, Israel, Turkey, and Cyprus if needed.
• Partner with Account Executives and Sales Manager to help businesses understand the value of Liferay through a targeted outbound prospecting approach.
• Identifying new business opportunities through a range of marketing activities such as events (prep and post event outreach), social media campaigns, trade shows sponsorships, etc. Support marketing team to maximize ROI.
• Proactively contacting potential clients to drive awareness, educate and inform potential customers on our product offerings relevant to their needs. Building a sales lead pipeline to support sales executives.
• Collaborating with Sales and Marketing on the continued improvements of lead quality and conversion to opportunity.
• Conduct high-level conversations with Senior ‘C’ level Executives.
• Become knowledgeable of our software products and services.
• Helping to design, develop and execute on Liferay’s outbound work program.
• Achieve monthly / quarterly targets of defined activities and lead generations to our Sales funnel.
• Learn and use sales processes to maintain your sales standards at the highest level.
• Support with scheduling sales leads appointments.
• Any duties required as the role evolves.

Skill Preferences

• 1 or more years of experience in a similar role with a track record of exceeding targets (in the technology industry and in the Italian market is desirable).
• 1 or more years experience in prospection in the government, banking, insurance, telco, manufacturing industry is a plus.
• Fluency in Italian (Native) and English is essential. Additional languages are desirable.
• Drive and self-motivation to succeed and win in this dynamic new business environment.
• A background within a high volume (sales / targets / activity) sales environment is desirable.
• Ability to successfully work in a target / results driven environment.
• Strong prospecting methodology for inbound and outbound outreach.
• Attention to detail and maintaining accurate information in a database in a timely manner is essential.
• Excellent communication skills and to adapt to target audience personas (essential).
• Experience using several platforms to research and aggregate information on prospective prospects (e.g. Salesforce, Salesloft, Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo) is highly advantageous.

What We Offer

• Hybrid work environment : 2 days / week to the office in Milan.
• A dynamic, multicultural and friendly workplace.
• Salary package with competitive benefits according to qualifications and experience.
• Opportunities to take responsibility, grow professionally, and Stay Nerdy.
• A positive and collaborative work culture.

Liferay is committed to the equal treatment of all candidates, customers and employees and to fostering a culture of dignity at work. Our operating procedure provides for equal opportunities in recruitment and employment with the aim to eliminate discrimination against any job applicant or employee on the basis of race, age, sexual orientation, gender, religion or beliefs, marital or civil partnerships status, family or dependency status, disability, pregnancy and maternity or membership of a traveling community.

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