[Hiring] Sales Development Representative @RR Donnelley

Role Description

The Sales Development Representative will be responsible for sales growth by setting qualified appointments with new clients. This role will funnel the leads to a sales representative to further qualify and close the sale. This position is purely a lead generation role and will not be responsible for further steps in the sales cycle.

• Leverage proven prospecting techniques to initiate contact with prospective new clients.
• Generate interest in a discovery meeting with an established RRD Sales Executive.
• Identify multiple contact points within a supplied list of targets and position the value proposition of our products and services to entice the prospect to learn more about RRD through a discovery meeting.
• Conduct online research to better understand the prospect and contact points’ business objectives to better position RRD services.
• Generate a high-value sales pipeline through both strategic and targeted prospecting.
• Collaborate with the sales team to develop a list of target prospects.
• Develop and run a pipeline of prospects and provide top-class customer experience.
• Effectively & smoothly transition a lead to the sales team following the first discovery meeting.
• Actively utilize Salesforce for all activities related to Lead Generation.
• Meet with Sales Leaders to evaluate strategy.

Qualifications

• Preferred 2 Year / Associate Degree Associate's degree in Business, Communications, or a related field (Minimum High School or GED).
• 2+ years of sales and telemarketing experience with an emphasis on cold calling.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding lead generation targets.
• Proficiency in Salesforce CRM and other sales technology tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex value propositions.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated proficiency in prospecting techniques and lead-generation strategies.
• Experience using multiple channels for outreach, including email, phone, and social media.
• Strong research skills for identifying potential clients and understanding their business needs.
• Ability to handle objections and maintain a positive attitude in the face of rejection.
• Adaptability to changing market conditions and evolving sales strategies.
• Professional demeanor and a customer-focused approach to business development.

Requirements

• RRD's current salary range for this role is $45,300 to $65,300 / year.
• The salary range may be adjusted based on the applicable geographic location of the hired employee.
• The range may change in the future.
• Compensation decisions may vary based upon education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location.
• Depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission, or incentive program.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages.
• Parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employer/partner discounts.