Sales Development Associate at Ecovadis in Hong Kong, Hong Kong

companyDescription Work smart, have fun and make an impact! EcoVadis is the leading provider of business sustainability ratings. Our solutions are backed by an international team of experts and powerful technology. We analyze data and build sustainability scorecards that give companies actionable insights into their environmental, social and ethical risks. Why apply to EcoVadis? Be a part of the global sustainability change in business. Grow your career. Work with extraordinary people. Feel valued for your contribution. Learn more about our team and culture on EcoVadis careers page. jobDescription EcoVadis seeks a high energy and dynamic Sales Development Associate (SDA) to join our highly successful team in Hong Kong. SDAs are responsible for prospecting and outreaching activities on target accounts with a focus on engaging and qualifying all prospective customers. This role has the opportunity to be the first touch point for the largest firms in your area to evangelize the importance of Sustainability and ESG in global supply chains. Responsibilities: Generating new business opportunities to fuel revenue for EcoVadis Conducting high-level discovery and educational conversations with Senior Executives (Directors of Sustainability or Procurement) in target accounts Scheduling qualified meetings for Account Executives Advocating the importance of sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) for the supply chain of Global 2000 companies Leveraging your teammates (Marketing and Account Executives) to develop target lists, call strategies, and messaging in order to drive opportunities in regional areas Maintaining an activity (emails, calls, LinkedIn) volume with the intent to qualify leads and create pipeline growth Meeting or exceeding your quota Staying up-to-date on industry trends and competition Reporting results on a weekly basis, both qualitative and quantitative Quarterly business plan creation, reporting, and presentation to all key stakeholders Recording and documenting all calls and communications in Salesforce.com in order to identify trends for improvement Leveraging social networks for sales opportunities and leads qualifications You will be engaging, personable and customer-focused with an exceptional level of drive, a desire to learn new skills and build a successful career in sales. Additionally, you will bring: Bachelor’s degree in business, sustainability, procurement or a related field Work experience in sales development, lead generation, sales and/or marketing (cold calling or prospecting experience preferred) Voluntary or work experience in sustainability, CSR or procurement would also be considered Fluency in English is a must, any additional APAC language would be a plus (Chinese, Malay, Thai or Korean) Proficiency with Salesforce, LinkedIn or other sales tools would be advantageous Self-disciplined with the ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and know when to ask for help Superior active listening skills, quick thinking and resilience additionalInformation Location: Hong-Kong - hybrid Start date: ASAP Contract of Employment - Full time In return for your expertise, we offer: Support with all the necessary office and IT equipment Flexible working hours Wellness allowance for mental and physical wellbeing Access to professional mental health support Referral bonus policy Learning and development Sustainability events and community involvement Peer recognition program Employee-led resource groups Medical Aid coverage in accordance with company policy Employer MPF Contribution will be paid by EcoVadis Work Model: Hybrid Work Model Remote work from abroad policy Dental Benefits Life & Accident Insurance Paid employee volunteer day Our hiring team looks forward to reviewing your CV, in English, with a guaranteed response to every application. A new job with purpose awaits you! Don’t meet all criteria? Please apply anyway. We welcome diverse candidates and want to assess your skills and potential contribution to EcoVadis, regardless of your background. Can the hiring process be adjusted to suit my needs? Yes. We want all candidates, including people with disabilities, people with long-term health conditions, and neurodiverse applicants, to feel confident demonstrating their potential. If you require adjustments, such as interview questions in advance, please inform the hiring team. Our team’s strength comes from everyone’s uniqueness and is founded upon mutual respect. EcoVadis commits to equity, inclusion and reducing bias in our hiring processes. EcoVadis does not accept any form of discrimination based on characteristics such as color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, beliefs, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, disability, parental status, or any other protected characteristic that makes you unique. To reduce bias in hiring, applicants are encouraged to remove personal details such as photos, marital/parental status, religion, gender, postal code, university name/graduation date, past leave details, and nationality (instead, confirm eligibility to work in the job location). Our recruitment processes do not include AI systems that make autonomous decisions impacting individuals’ rights without human oversight. Inputs and outputs of the system have been validated by humans and answers are based on algorithms that analyze previous data with which the system has been trained. We use SmartRecruiters as our applicant tracking system and to schedule interviews. Gemini is used to summarize notes from interviews and to refine job descriptions and social media messaging. AssessFirst is used to support talent assessment decisions.