Full-Time

Business Development Rep

Updated on 12/17/2024

Five9

Five9

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud-based contact center solutions provider

Consumer Software
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$38.1k - $73.9kAnnually

+ Annual Performance Bonus + Stock + Incentive Compensation Plans

Entry, Junior

San Francisco, CA, USA

This role is hybrid; time in office is required.

Category
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Lead Generation
Cold Calling
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Work experience in a lead generation setting
  • High-caliber cold calling skills
  • Familiarity with common office software and CRM
  • Proven track record of achieving corporate quotas and goals
  • Ability to handle objections and educate prospects in a consultative manner
  • Demonstrated curiosity, resourcefulness, motivation, and initiative
  • Professional business acumen, strong communication skills, strong presence, and confidence
  • Highly team oriented – must be able to accept and contribute new ideas
  • Excellent time management with ability to multi-task, prioritize, etc.
  • Experience selling enterprise products/services, especially SaaS, or other technology is a plus
Responsibilities
  • Qualifying OUTBOUND leads from Marketing and converting them into sales opportunities
  • Meeting quota of qualified sales opportunities for Five9's field sales team
  • Make 50-80 calls per day, with additional touch points by e-mail
  • Proactively and promptly process all leads to with the appropriate disposition
  • Qualify prospects based on established criteria of Fit, Budget, Authority, Need and Time, and gather critical sales intelligence
  • Deliver consistently against quota, despite imperfect systems and processes
  • Initiate relationships and develop rapport with prospects by anticipating needs and understanding unique customer environment
  • Effectively articulate the Five9 value proposition by phone and e-mail
  • Continuously log activities and intelligence into Salesforce.com
  • Proactively provide focused feedback on every aspect of the business including sales tools, prospect intelligence, and results from marketing campaigns
  • Work closely with the sales and marketing teams to continuously improve demand generation processes and best practices

Five9 provides cloud-based contact center solutions for businesses of all sizes, from small companies to large corporations. Its main products include tools for advanced call routing, predictive dialing, and Interactive Voice Response (IVR) self-service, which help businesses manage both incoming and outgoing communications effectively. Five9 operates on a subscription model, allowing clients to pay monthly or annually for access to its software without long-term contracts, making it a flexible option for companies seeking scalable solutions. Unlike many competitors, Five9 emphasizes security and data protection, ensuring its services meet high reliability standards. The company's goal is to enhance customer service operations for its clients across various industries, including sales, marketing, and healthcare.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$69.6M

Headquarters

San Ramon, California

Founded

2001

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

15%

1 year growth

29%

2 year growth

39%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Integration with Microsoft Teams enhances Five9's position in unified communications.
  • Winning the 2024 Aragon Research Innovation Award boosts Five9's AI-driven solutions reputation.
  • Partnership with PerfectServe opens new opportunities in the growing healthcare sector.

What critics are saying

  • Class action lawsuit for alleged securities fraud could harm Five9's financial standing.
  • Cooperation agreement with Anson Funds may limit Five9's strategic flexibility.
  • Integration with Microsoft Teams may face adoption challenges if compatibility issues arise.

What makes Five9 unique

  • Five9 offers advanced call routing and predictive dialing for efficient communication management.
  • The company provides a subscription-based model with no long-term contracts, offering flexibility.
  • Five9's global presence includes a significant footprint in Southeast Asia, enhancing market reach.

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