[Hiring] Sales Development Representative @Workiva Inc.

Role Description

The Sales Development Representative is a hunter at heart, and often Workiva's first contact with a prospect organization. The SDR possesses the ability to quickly develop a rapport with decision makers at an executive level and efficiently sparks the curiosity that generates interest in our Workiva Platform. This position is vital to Workiva's success.

• Partner closely with Account Executives to develop ongoing engagement strategy with assigned customer and prospect accounts to drive revenue goals
• Provide baseline research and intelligence within target accounts to identify key contacts and critical account information
• Prospect into target accounts via high-volume cold-calling (60-80 calls/day), outbound prospecting, networking, email, e-marketing, campaigns, and social outreach
• Qualify leads/contacts based upon specifically defined criteria to transition meaningful sales leads into the pipeline
• Learn and demonstrate a fundamental understanding of Workiva’s Platform, and clearly articulate its capabilities and advantages to decision makers
• Contribute to critical functions associated with fulfilling the sales cycle (forecasting, reporting, CRM maintenance, correspondence, and communications)
• Drive attendance to various events (webinars, roadshows, Amplify, conferences, etc.), and provide post-event follow-up
• Develop and maintain a current understanding of Workiva’s latest product offerings, and competitive product/market knowledge

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of related experience
• Successful experience in a similar role - preferably lead generation/sales development preferred
• Salesforce CRM experience strongly preferred
• Proven track record of creating revenue-generating opportunities and quota attainment
• Proven ability to understand and successfully promote technical offerings and solution sets
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with a professional demeanor
• Self-motivated with strong propensity for action, results, and continuous improvement
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage multiple processes, programs, and procedures simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines

Requirements

• Up to 10% travel
• Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, not in a Workiva office

Benefits

• On Target Earnings (OTE) range in the US: 76,000.00 - 115,000.00 USD Annual
• Eligible for commission based on sales performance
• Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
• 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package