Sales Development Representative (Italian Speaking)

A disruptive backup and security company is looking for an accomplished Sales Development Representative.

The Sales Development Representative will be on the front line with prospects and customers. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1-3 years of relevant experience, be tenacious, outgoing, well-spoken, tech-savvy, and a native Italian speaker. The ability to understand and explain technical information in simple terms is required.

As a pre-IPO US start-up they are looking for a dynamic individual who wants to grow in their career and join a rapidly expanding company.

RESPONSIBILITIES Cold call and qualify sales leads and schedule appointments for sales staff to meet qualified prospects Lead Management / nurture, including : tracking, follow-up, converting in Salesforce.com Deliver Object First sales pitch and technology to potential customers, tailor those pitches to the specific needs of the potential customer, and answer questions accordingly Use Salesforce to track meetings, opportunities converted, and record customer details Invite and schedule prospects for targeted field events, including : Lunch-and-Learns, seminars, sales calls, etc. Work closely with Field Sales to continuously nurture accounts.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE Proven track record in cold calling with a minimum of 1-3 years experience within the IT industry and / or selling storage products, especially cloud storage services Knowledge of sales and marketing principles and strategies Proficiency in relevant computer applications, particularly Salesforce, Marketing Automation software (Outreach.io, Lusha, Navigator etc.) and Microsoft Office & Google Suite Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. Strong organisational and time management skills. High energy, drive, and sense of responsibility. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment. Native Italian speaker.