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Sales Development Representative

Athena SWC LLC, Buffalo, NY, United States


We are looking for a goal-oriented individual who can help build a sales pipeline and drive new business development through outbound prospecting, qualifying and data gathering. In this critical role, you will be the first point of contact to potential customers on behalf of our clients.

Successful people in this role will become front end sales experts in multiple environments and industries. Understanding the importance of this role to the team and sales pipelines of our clients is significant.

About the company Athena SWC LLC, headquartered in Amherst, NY, is a sales and marketing development agency that serves as a sales infrastructure and outsourced lead generation team for our B2B clients. We help our clients engage with prospects and assist them by moving sales opportunities through the sales pipeline by providing best practice processes, tools, and a team of people to execute and manage the sales process.

Your Work

Perform frequent outbound phone calls and email activities to create qualified sales ready appointments

Engage and educate decision makers and C-level prospects based on provided target lists

Research potential prospects that fit our client's ideal customer profile

Act as a consultative partner for potential customers; fielding questions and handling objections to provide value to key decision makers, when needed

Master tech platforms and CRM systems such as Pipedrive, Outlook, ZoomInfo, Aircall, Office 365, LinkedIn, Basecamp, etc.

Collaborate with team members and make suggestions on how to improve processes and efforts

Participate in team meetings and on-going training

Your Qualities

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field strongly preferred, minimum associate’s degree required

A strong interest in beginning a career in sales is required

Competitive spirit to hit program goals

Readiness to cold call

Self-starter who works well in a highly collaborative/team environment

Strong written, verbal, and communication skills

Adaptability and eagerness to learn sales process skills

Curiosity to work with new industries

Coachability

Inside sales and prospecting experience are a plus

Compensation Range - $43,000 to $48,000 includes average estimate of annual profit-sharing bonus

Hybrid work flexibility (Mondays & Fridays are remote, along with 2 additional days each month)

Competitive medical, dental, 401k, etc. benefits options

Employee appreciation days, paid holidays, 2 flexible holidays each year

3 weeks annual paid time off

PTO allotment increases based on years of service

A vibrant culture including other like-minded sales professionals

Regular team building and fun social activities

Dress for your day policy

Consistent and on-going training

Professional office space

Additional perks awarded for individual and/or team performance

What’s in it for you

Learn the foundation of sales prospecting, process, and best practices

Build communication skills, copywriting skills, manufacturing industries

Learn how to sell in multiple environments and industries

Master using multiple sales tools, platforms, and technologies

Chance to showcase out of the box thinking

Gain experience to expand career path in sales

Opportunity to grow into higher roles within Athena

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