Sales Development Representative (f/m/d) at Awin Global in Chicago, IL

Summary: Awin is a dynamic and inclusive company that focuses on driving new business growth. They are seeking a Sales Development Representative responsible for identifying and nurturing outbound leads, qualifying leads, and collaborating with various departments to achieve sales targets. Responsibilities: - Outbound prospecting through phone, email, and social platforms - Qualifying leads and scheduling meetings or product demonstrations with Senior Sales Managers - Collaborating with various departments such as Sales Operations and Marketing - Achieving and exceeding performance KPIs and sales targets - Onboarding and training new starters - Mapping potential accounts for expansion or new product lines Required Qualifications: - 6 months – 1 year of sales experience, ideally in a fast-paced, high-growth environment - Proven ability to build strong personal connections, handle rejection, and maintain persistence - Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage shifting priorities - Self-motivated, ambitious, and entrepreneurial with a proactive attitude - Proficiency in MS Office, with experience in Salesforce and Sales Engagement software (SalesLoft) - Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Required Skills: Sales experience, MS Office, Salesforce, Sales Engagement software, Persistence, Ambition Benefits: Flexi-Week and Work-Life Balance: We prioritize your mental health and wellbeing, offering you a flexible four-day Flexi-Week at full pay and with no reduction to your annual holiday allowance., Competitive personal time off as well as sick days., We also offer a variety of different paid special leaves as well as various maternity/paternity for expecting parents., Flexi-Office: We offer an international culture and flexibility through our Flexi-Office and hybrid/remote work possibilities to work across Awin regions., Health & Well Being: With our support and access to various initiatives and sports offers, you can devote yourself to your mental and physical well-being., We provide you with a life assurance, short-term and long-term disability., We offer comprehensive premiums for health (CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland), dental, and vision which are 100% covered for the employee and 50% for spouses with eligibility on the first of the month after hire date., Welfare: Furthermore, Awin ensures your income later in life is guaranteed by giving you the opportunity to start saving for retirement by offering a 401 (k) plan with a competitive company match., Development: We’ve built our extensive training suite Awin Academy to cover a wide range of skills that nurture you professionally and personally, with trainings conveniently packaged together to support your overall development., Appreciation: Thank and reward colleagues by sending them a voucher through our peer-to-peer program.