Sales Development Associate
Gartner, Inc. is a leading research and advisory company, and they are seeking Sales Development Associates to join their Global Business Sales or Global Technology Sales team. The role involves conducting lead generation, prospecting, and qualifying leads while building relationships with C-level executives to support business development efforts.
Responsibilities
- Conduct lead generation, prospecting, and qualifying leads
- Utilize business acumen to research companies, C-Level executives, business trends, competitive intelligence to create detailed research based strategic communication plans
- Proactively schedule calls with prospective clients via phone and email (including cold calling)
- Educate prospective clients on the value of Gartner’s renowned Global Business Sales products and services
- Partner with Sales Managers to create customized plans for sales territories, with a goal of supporting their monthly, quarterly and annual revenue targets
- Coordinate internal staff to ensure the right individuals are present to support a prospective client on the issue/challenge to be discussed during the sales pitch call and/or sales presentation
Skills
- Bachelor's degree preferred (all majors welcome)
- Relevant work or internship in sales or customer service
- Unmatched ability to establish credibility with senior-level executives
- Advanced computer and internet search skills
- Varsity-level communication, writing, problem-solving, and time management skills
- Ability to plan and prioritize daily tasks/responsibilities
- Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure
- Collaborating with others to overcome challenges
Benefits
- Generous PTO
- A 401k match up to $7,200 per year
- The opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
Company Overview
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