Sales Development Representative Associate : 26-02591

Akraya, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya, Inc. is seeking a Sales Operations Specialist to support our sales and marketing efforts from San Jose, CA. You will meticulously manage customer data in CRM systems and conduct in-depth account research to identify growth opportunities.

The role emphasizes accuracy, initiative, and collaboration with the sales team to build qualified leads and targeted prospect lists for outreach. Prior experience in sales or business development is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting sales or business development teams.
• Proficient in CRM data management and lead qualification.
• Strong research and data-entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately update and maintain customer information in CRM systems.
• Research target accounts and identify key contacts and relevant company details.
• Assist in generating qualified leads through online prospecting.
• Support the sales team with account intelligence and administrative tasks.
• Contribute to building targeted prospect lists for outreach efforts.

Skills

Sales Development

Lead Generation

CRM platforms

Data Entry

SaaS

Job description

Primary Skills: Sales Development (Advance), Lead Generation (Advance), CRM systems (Advance), Data Entry (Intermediate), SaaS (Intermediate)

Contract Type: W2 only

Duration: 2+ Months (Possible Extension)

Location: San Jose, CA ()

Pay Range: 25.10/hr. - $28.66/hr. on W2

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Job Summary

This role is crucial for supporting sales and marketing efforts by meticulously managing customer data and conducting in-depth account research. You will be instrumental in identifying and qualifying new business opportunities to drive growth. The position requires a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to information gathering.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately update and maintain customer information in CRM systems.
• Research target accounts and identify key contacts and relevant company details.
• Assist in the generation of qualified leads through online prospecting.
• Support the sales team with account intelligence and administrative tasks.
• Contribute to building targeted prospect lists for outreach initiatives.
• Proficiency in CRM platforms.

Must-Have Skills

• Proficiency in CRM platforms.
• Strong data entry and management capabilities.

Industry Experience: Experience within sales or business development environments is preferred for this role.

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