Sales Development Representative

About the Role

Work hand in hand with Inside Sales to generate leads and build pipeline. This is an entry-level role with a dedicated growth path and the training to be a great software sales professional.  

This is a hybrid position that will work onsite 3x/week in our Houston, TX office. 

Responsibilities

• Act as the first impression for new prospects, and current clients, as they move through the sales funnel.
• High volume outbound calling and emailing environment to prospective clients.
• Manage and respond to inbound inquiries via online chat and inbound phone channels.
• Prepare and deliver weekly and monthly updates to the sales leaders.
• Work directly with marketing to discover opportunities from leads and set appointments from those leads.
• Use of strong selling and influencing skills to set up qualified appointments.
• Understand Raptor’s solutions enough to provide high level introduction.
• Leverage taught sales techniques to maximize customer interactions.
• Work closely with sellers and attend customer meetings as required. 

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree from an accredited institution.
• Strong in-person, phone, and written customer communication skills.
• Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Understanding of workflow systems and their application to customer business process improvement.
• Ability to make formal and informal presentations to staff and clients.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments and shift work efforts based on the needs of the department or business goals.
• Strong PC skills required; knowledge of Salesforce.com a plus.
• Ability to manage time effectively, work independently, and be self-motivated.
• Prior track record of achievement in positions with significant accountability.
• Interested in pursuing a career in technology.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced startup environment.
• Pro-active, independent thinker with high energy/positive attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and relationship management skills. 

• You join the gold standard in school safety software. 
• You will join a company where innovation and customer collaboration are part of what drives new product development to help keep kids safe. 
• You will work with diverse teams made up of some of the best minds in the industry.
• You will exposure to strong mentorship and leadership that have supported a long history of career advancement opportunities for our employees. 
• You will have access to a robust benefits package that includes: 
• Remote-first philosophy 
• Flexible paid time off 
• Paid parental leave 
• 11 Paid holidays per year 
• Workplace flexibility 
• Affordable health coverage (medical, dental, vision), paid 100% for employee only medical 
• 401(k) employer contribution to help you plan for the future 
• Company paid life insurance, STD, and LTD 
• Pet insurance