Sales Development Representative

We are looking for team members that have resolve, self-motivation and above all a result-orientation, to join a new department of our sales team as a Sales Development Representative (SDR). You will generate a pipeline of new business opportunities by prospecting – continually targeting the right companies and having timely conversations with senior executives. Key Responsibilities * Establishing a great understanding of customer needs and requirements * Following up with prospects with outbound cold calls, emails, and social media outreach * Communicating the value proposition to secure initial meetings with potential new customers, in our core markets * Working closely with senior Business Development Representatives to identify commercial opportunities and progress these opportunities through their buying cycles * Generating a pipeline of commercial opportunities by prospecting and researching companies and their management teams * Maintaining and expanding prospect database Required Skills, Knowledge and Expertise * Self-motivated recent graduates, or applicants early in their sales career perhaps with 1-2 years of experience * Great time managers, who can multitask effectively * Natural communicators, with excellent writing skills and confidence when speaking to a broad range of professionals from senior academics to executive producers to doctorate-level engineers. * Applicants that have drive, capable of attempting a large volume of outbound calls every day * Inquisitive and curious, with the right mindset to research and identify key prospects to generate leads * High energy, with a point to prove and the necessary desire to reach and surpass targets * Flexibility, can operate and adapt to fast-paced, start-up environments