Sales Development Representative at AppDirect in Chicago, IL

Summary: AppDirect is a subscription commerce platform that empowers digital entrepreneurs globally. They are seeking a driven Sales Development Representative to handle inbound and outbound opportunities, generate new business, and collaborate with product and marketing teams to drive product strategy. Responsibilities: - Handle inbound and outbound opportunities - Generate new business opportunities from a targeted list of potential AppDirect partners - Research accounts, identify key players, generate interest and develop accounts to drive opportunity - Respond to inbound interest and qualify fit for the AppDirect platform through discovery calls - Work with Product and Marketing teams to convey feedback on prospect requirements and drive product strategy - Manage, track, and report on all activities and results using Salesforce - Stay up-to-date on industry trends and competition Required Qualifications: - 1-2 years of experience exceeding quota in Sales Development, Lead Generation, Sales at a SaaS or Cloud company - A bachelor's degree or equivalent related work experience - Passion for learning and working with the latest technologies and industry trends - Professional phone presentation, excellent listening skills, and strong writing skills - Familiarity with LinkedIn and leading CRM systems Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with our ecosystem of Independent Software Vendor (ISV) partners Required Skills: Sales Development, Lead Generation, SaaS Experience Important Skills: Salesforce Nice-to-Have Skills: Technical Curiosity, Listening Skills, LinkedIn Familiarity Benefits: Performance-based bonuses, A full range of benefits