Remote Sales Development Representative Job in Manchester, UK Turnitin

Who you are

• Bachelor’s degree or at least 5 years of relevant work experience
• 2+ years experience as a sales development representative with a track record of achieving lead/sales quotas
• 2+ years of sales experience in a SaaS and/or Ed Tech environment preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in initiating and nurturing relationships with potential customers using targeted outbound prospecting techniques
• 2+ years proficiency with SalesForce or other CRM is ideal
• Full proficiency in English, French (required)
• Flawless communication skills, both oral and written communication, and comfortable speaking in public
• Demonstrated ability to work solo as well as being a productive team member, sending email and doing phone calls every day
• Have a strong work ethic and are eager to learn and make new connections with prospects
• Experience using LinkedIn Sales Navigator or other similar prospecting applications while keeping track of dead-end leads
• Proven creative problem-solving approach and strong analytical skills

Desirables

• Italian speaker is a plus
• 1+ years selling in Ed Tech or SaaS industries is a plus

What the job involves

• Generate and prospect sales opportunities
• Develop qualified leads into potential prospects and progress relationships
• Research ideal contact lists based on the Higher and Secondary Education Ideal Customer Profile
• Reach out to potential customers through the early stages of the sales funnel
• Manage and maintain a pipeline of interested prospects
• Engage sales account executives for next steps