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GANNETT

Sales Development Representative

Remote

Job Summary
This position will prospect, qualify, and generate opportunities to support the overall growth of the business by contacting Senior Executives and Marketing Managers at Marketing Agencies throughout the United States.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Conducts high volume prospecting (80-100 activities per day) to qualify leads through calls, emails, and social media from Gannett's Lead Database.
  • Fields inbound calls and converts them into prospects.
  • Schedules marketing assessments and discovery meetings for Account Executives to further assess a prospect's business and potential for a partnership with Gannett.
  • Conducts needs qualification calls with specific prospects as assigned.
  • Learns how a variety of businesses operate, what challenges they face on a daily basis, and how
  • technology can dramatically improve their businesses and employees' lives.
  • Creates personal opportunities for growth by learning the necessary fundamentals to be a great salesperson, leader, and executive.
  • Participates on the company's cybersecurity incident response team to ensure timely and compliant handling of security incidents involving personal data.

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Required Qualifications

  • Education: High School diploma required. Associate degree or better preferred.
  • Experience 1 to 2 years of experience in sales support, customer service, or a related field.

Desired Competencies and Skills

  • Track record of high achievement.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
  • Desire to meet and exceed measurable performance goals.
  • Ability to deal with and thrive on objections and rejection on a daily basis.
  • Ability to excel in a remote work environment.

Benefits:

  • Uncapped Earnings Potential
  • Unparalleled digital training for continuous learning
  • Outstanding Benefit options including: Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, HAS, FSA, Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, 401K and more.
  • Generous Time off package including Company Paid Holidays
  • Energized and passionate team with a fun and flexible workplace

The hourly rate for this role will range between $18.61 and $26.45. Base compensation is reflective of many factors, including, but not limited to, the market in which one lives/works, individual education level, skills, certifications and experience. Note: variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable.

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Job ID: utn-71060
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Financial Counseling
    • 401(K)
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program