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As an industry leader and Software-as-a-Service provider our mission at 8x8, Inc. (NYSE:EGHT) is to transform the future of business communications. The 8x8 Open Communications Platform (TM) uniquely brings together Voice, Video, Collaboration, Contact Center, and enterprise-class API solutions, helping businesses across the globe transform their customer and employee experience, and empowering workforces worldwide to work smarter.
We are seeking a tenacious BDR. In this role you will be tasked with identifying and generating sales opportunities through both inbound and outbound calling activities. The right candidate will be one who works well under pressure, thinks out-of-the-box, easily initiates relaxed and effective phone conversations with prospects, and is an extremely motivated overachiever.
This is a high-energy position that requires a relentless drive, an unyielding desire to continually get better and a hunter mentality. We seek an individual who is very positive, enthusiastic, results-driven, is coachable and wants a career in Hi-Tech sales. You will maintain a thorough understanding of 8x8 Inc.’s offerings, our value, industry knowledge including competitive landscape, customers pain points and needs in order to properly position 8x8 solutions and qualify opportunities. You will be provided extensive formal training, weekly ongoing training, and have the opportunity to be closely mentored and professionally developed by BDR Leadership, Sales Executives and more seasoned sales professionals.
Responsibilities
- Meet/exceed Sales Accepted and Sales Qualified Leads (SAL & SQL) goals on a monthly basis
- Meet/exceed Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Metrics for Weekly Prospecting Activities
- Qualify inbound prospects to the correct agreed upon criteria with the sales organization
- Outbound prospecting to drive opportunities
- Host Hand-off calls/video meetings involving prospects, Account Executives, & Solution Consultants
Qualifications
- 1-2 years sales or account development related experience (preferred)
- SaaS industry experience (preferred)
- Fearlessness - willing to hop on the phone with new people every single day
- Drive, Grit, Scrappiness: strong desire to compete and win
- Exceptional phone presence and demonstrated ability to handle rejection
- Demonstrated ability to explain complex issues clearly
- Ability to articulate 8x8 value specific to prospect pain points
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills. You should be a great writer, speaker, and listener
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and set priorities
- Ability to work in a high energy, fast paced, and collaborative team environment
Working at 8x8
- Industry leading, award winning technology and recognised on two Gartner Magic Quadrants
- Remote working, it’s our own technology…
- Inclusive, supportive and collaborative culture yet with a winning mentality
- Encouragement and environment to make a difference
- Fun – check out our Instagram posts in the UK, Romania and the US, the smiles are real
- Deep passion for doing the best for our customers, giving them the best service and the best technology
8x8 is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
We also provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.
