Sales Development Representative

Cleo; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k match

Flexible PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Chicago is seeking a Sales Development Representative to drive new business through strategic prospecting. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and have sales experience. This role offers a $60,000 annual salary plus commission, flexible PTO, healthcare benefits, and significant growth potential in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of related sales experience.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a hunter-like sales role.
• Strong interest in supply chain trends and technology.

Responsibilities

• Initiate sales cycles and develop pipeline for the Sales Team.
• Prospect net new accounts through cold calls and emails.
• Collaborate with Marketing to create effective content.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Results-oriented mindset

Quick learner and problem solver

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Sales Development Representative

Chicago, Illinois

At Cleo, we are not only passionate about helping our customers reach success, we are passionate about our team members. We foster innovation in a thriving, high-velocity work environment. Our team members are among the best and the brightest, working in an environment where strategy, technology, and marketing intersect to create amazing products.

We are looking for builders, innovators, and fast-trackers to join our talented marketing and sales team.

As a Sales Development Representative, you will play a critical role in supporting the organization’s significant growth while identifying new opportunities for Cleo within prospective accounts. Reporting to Cleo’s Manager of Sales Development, you will be tasked with initiating sales cycles and developing millions of dollars in pipeline for our Sales Team through strategic prospecting and outreach. You will become a Cleo product expert and develop the necessary skills to enjoy a future sales role here at Cleo. This role will require a high level of outbound activity and organization.

If you are looking for a career in high-tech / software sales (not just another boring job), then this is the right role for you.

What You Will Be Doing

• Work in parallel with assigned Account Executive to identify and prospect in-market net new accounts
• Generate new business opportunities through outbound campaign activities including cold-calling, email, and social selling
• Collaborate with Marketing to drive necessary content creation and any other collateral that will assist in breaking through list of targeted accounts
• Continuously improve knowledge of products, industry trends, and sales techniques to enhance sales development skills
• Thoroughly qualify prospects to ensure there is a good fit between Cleo and prospective accounts
• Inspire prospects and create a sense of urgency through clear articulation of Cleo’s value proposition and pain based selling
• Consistently achieve or exceed monthly opportunity targets
• Attains monthly outbound activity expectations for dials, emails, and total touches against targeted accounts
• Effectively craft tailored messaging for specific accounts based on digital activity identified across multiple platforms
• Become proficient in using some of the best sales tools within the industry like sales engagement / nurturing platforms, buying intent (AI) data, and account-based orchestration.
• Be part of one of the best on-the-job SaaS sales training programs in the industry

Your Qualifications

• Have received a bachelor's degree
• At least one year of related sales experience, demonstrating ability to thrive in hunter-like sales role
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Focus on the positive and strive for continual improvement
• Be results oriented and driven to carve out a career path within the field of sales
• Display a strong interest in supply chain trends and technology
• Collaborate and operate well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Be a quick learner with the ability to solve complex problems
• Adhere to a strong work ethic and maintain a positive outlook
• Enjoy learning about the IT /Software industry
• Local candidates only - This role is On-site.

A few things we have to offer

• $60,000 annual salary + commission opportunity
• Great Healthcare + Dental + Vision
• Flexible PTO
• Culture of support, encouraging Life-Work balance
• 401k match
• FSA and HSA options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Representing a company with 4,000+ clients and a 99% retention rate
• Accelerated title and salary growth potential
• A fun and energetic work environment that makes you excited to go to work every day

Cleo Communications, LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.