Sales Development Representative, Cognism
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4+ days a week in office
International sales intelligence platform
Posted today
International sales intelligence platform
501-1000 employees
Posted today
More information about location
4+ days a week in office
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To drive the next evolution of sales and marketing technology.
Role
Who you are
- This role is ideal for someone ambitious, driven, and eager to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
- Bachelor’s Degree or Relevant Experience – A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field is required
- Evidence of Overachievement – A track record of exceeding targets and performance expectations in previous roles
- Sales Experience (Preferred) – Sales experience is preferred but not essential
- Strong Communication Skills – You can effectively articulate value to prospects, both verbally and in writing
- Self-Motivation & Initiative – Proactive and self-driven, with the ability to thrive independently and in a team
- Analytical & Problem-Solving – Strong ability to analyze prospects’ needs and identify suitable solutions
- Emotional Intelligence – A high level of emotional intelligence and the ability to handle challenging situations with composure
- Agility in a Scale-Up Environment – A can-do, adaptable attitude necessary to succeed in a fast-growing company
- Time Management – Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage your workload effectively
- Passion for Sales – A genuine passion for sales, eager to continuously develop and improve in the role
What the job involves
- As a Sales Development Representative (SDR) at Cognism, you will play a crucial role in driving our growth by identifying and generating new business opportunities
- Your responsibilities will include proactively booking meetings, engaging with key decision-makers, and managing a pipeline to contribute directly to the sales team's success
- Generate Business Opportunities – Book outbound meetings through a combination of cold calls, emails, social outreach, networking, and independent research
- Engage Key Stakeholders – Engage with C-suite and Director-level prospects to effectively communicate the value of our product
- Conduct Discovery & Qualify Leads – Evaluate prospect pain points through discovery conversations and qualify leads for sales conversion
- Deliver Relevant Content – Share impactful marketing content tailored to the needs of prospects to drive engagement
- Build Relationships – Establish trust with key stakeholders and maintain a proactive approach to relationship-building
- Manage Sales Pipeline – Generate, manage, and update the sales pipeline in Salesforce, ensuring a seamless transition to the sales team
- Collaborate with BDMs – Work alongside Business Development Managers (BDMs) to convert opportunities into qualified sales leads
- Maintain Positive Mindset – Stay resilient and positive in challenging situations, always keeping a focus on results
- Continuous Learning & Improvement – Be proactive in learning new tools, technologies, and strategies to enhance your performance
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Cognism is a lead generation platform that provides clients with a SaaS solution that facilitates prospecting and improves conversions. According to Cognism, over 1.800 international businesses use its solution to drive new revenue, across industries such as marketing, HR, and technology.
The company differentiates itself through patented AI technology that delivers various data about leads to clients, helping them streamline the prospecting process. For example, Cognism provides clients with real-time company and people data and their AI technology identifies new business opportunities. Moreover, the solution easily integrates with all major CRM systems, which facilitates targeted communication strategies.
It also differentiates itself through its dedication to building a leading GDPR-compliant prospecting solution. The company's substantial funding has been primarily invested in international expansion across Europe, strengthening its position in the US, and improving its regulatory expertise in order to set the standard for data compliance.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Jan 2022
$87.5m
SERIES C
Mar 2021
$12.5m
LATE VC
Total funding: $129m
Company benefits
- Generous Annual Leave/ Paid Time Off (PTO)
- A day off for your Birthday!
- Great Maternity and Paternity packages
- Monthly Wellbeing Allowance
- Access to Spill – our slack integrated Wellbeing Service
Company HQ
Vauxhall, London, UK
Leadership
James Isilay
(CEO)Studied Information Systems Engineering at Imperial College London. Previously worked for 7 years at UBS Investment Bank, holding various positions such as Quantitative Developer, FX Derivatives IT Developer and Junior Exotic Options Trader.
Stjepan Buljat
(CIO)Previously worked for 10 years at ETNA, holding various positions such as IT Architect, R&D Team Leader and Product Development Manager.
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