Sales Development Representative
About the role
We believe in the power and joy of learning. At Cengage, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. Our culture values inclusion, engagement, and discovery.
Responsibilities
- Generate interest and impactful client meetings, yielding a robust sales opportunity pipeline.
- Follow up and qualify respondents from various marketing programs.
- Drive quality outreach activities, including calls, emails, and LinkedIn interactions.
- Research institutions to identify influencers, decision makers, and business goals to position Cengage offerings.
- Nurture and manage leads until they are sales-ready, providing your sales partners with qualified opportunities.
- Track all activity in our CRM system to support account management teams.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of MS Office applications and internet navigation.
- A self-starter attitude with a competitive, goal-focused perspective.
- Outstanding organization and communication skills, with a passion for planning, prioritizing, and goal setting.
- An intrinsic motivation to improve every day through continuous development and training.
- Professional persistence and the ability to “think on your feet” to build rapport and compose compelling client interactions.
Qualifications
Cengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of any classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws. Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process.
Skills
- Working knowledge of MS Office applications and internet navigation.
- A self-starter attitude with a competitive, goal-focused perspective.
- Outstanding organization and communication skills, with a passion for planning, prioritizing, and goal setting.
- An intrinsic motivation to improve every day through continuous development and training.
- Professional persistence and the ability to “think on your feet” to build rapport and compose compelling client interactions.
Benefits
Cengage is committed to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy.
Pay
The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range. $21.00 - $27.00 USD
Schedule
Not specified