Sales Development Representative-1

Blackbaud is a company that powers social impact through purpose-driven technology and responsible AI. They are seeking a Sales Development Representative to generate sales for Prospecting Account Executives by researching and engaging prospective customers, driving top of the sales funnel activity, and helping to generate pipeline. The role includes contacting leads, adapting messaging, and collaborating with Account Executives to achieve sales goals.

Responsibilities:

• Contact by phone or email a high volume of prospected leads per day to initiate conversation, present the value of products and solutions, and qualify prospects to move on to a discovery call with an Account Executive
• Research to engage market prospects that fit the ideal customer profile based on targeted market, and identify relevant internal company contacts for targeted outreach
• Research and identify prospects’ business needs and confirm our ability to address them using available digital learning solutions and or software
• Adapt messaging to prospects based on needs and areas of interests, while highlighting relevant industry trends and Blackbaud’s diverse business solutions
• Generate demand for Blackbaud products and solutions through the creation and adaption of targeted email campaigns that reach highly relevant audiences
• Record and maintain outreach records in Salesforce system up-to-date contact information and notes for all Prospect contacts
• Track and report on individual progress to monthly and quarterly goals for initial sales meetings and pipeline sourced
• Meet regularly (weekly or biweekly) with your assigned Account Executives and communicate timely and accurately with the team to provide updates on weekly outreach activity, successes, and additional areas and prospects to target
• Additional professional development opportunities including shadowing, training and certification of key activities and skills across the sales process (discovery, demos, relationship engagement calls) to prepare strong performers for next commercial steps as Account Executives or Account Managers
• Other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Previous experience or knowledge of high-volume outbound contact (email & phone) in a sales environment
• Track record of quota and or measurable goal achievement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Goal & growth mindset with the ability to seek out and apply coaching feedback regarding sales skills
• Desire to grow and continue on as a sales professional
• Previous experience or knowledge of technical or software product sales is a plus
• Familiarity with sales tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Salesloft, Consensus, and Salesforce is a plus