The Opportunity:

We are seeking a hardworking and driven individual with superb energy passion to drive new business acquisition in the French Enterprise Division at Verkada. This Enterprise Development Representative role is a 18 month program that is designed to fast-track entry-level sales professionals into world class Mid-Market Account Executives at Verkada. We are looking for a native French speaker to work with our Enterprise France team. This role will be based in our modern Old Street penthouse office with panoramic views of London.

This is an outstanding career option for an enthusiastic entry-level sales professional looking to further their career in a fast paced dynamic environment while also being part of a rapidly growing start-up.

You Will:

• Hit expectations of cold-calls, emails, LinkedIn Sales Navigator Messages and qualified meetings generated
• Work closely with your assigned French Enterprise Account Executive by providing accurate lead distribution, and thorough discovery; generate sales-ready meetings and opportunities by positioning the value of Verkada
• Prospect, qualify, follow up and educate a high volume of cold leads 
• Understand and uncover prospects needs and business problems to effectively communicate how Verkada can solve them
• Use Verkada tech stack and sales enablement tools according to Verkada standards; provide metrics on leads
• Establish connections with potential customers within the technical realm and collaborate with colleagues across different functions.
• Collaborate in a dynamic team environment, adapt to changes while creating high quality opportunities and revenue growth.
• Understand sales cycles and required qualification criteria.
• Have the knack for grasping complex business environments, figuring out what bugs customers, sorting out process hiccups, and turning needs into new business opportunities 

Essential Qualifications:

• Native/Fluent French speaker
• At least 1 year of professional experience (any industry, sales preferred)
• Proven success meeting and exceeding goals during professional experience

Traits of those who thrive here:

• Grit: You have discipline and drive 
• Organisation: Ability to structure day to day while juggling multiple tasks
• Resilience: The willingness to cold-call and the ability to overcome rejection 
• Coachability: You have the self-awareness to address feedback and areas for development, have an eagerness to learn & grow and are able to work effectively as part of a team. 
• Curiosity: You want to understand customers and their pain points
• Able to challenge the status quo: Your ability to build strong relationships enables you to influence and challenge the norm
• Creativity: Are able to try new things to find new business

Perks & Benefits:

• Generous company paid medical & dental insurance coverage
• Wellness allowance  
• Monthly commuter benefits  
• Kitchen filled with drinks and snacks & daily food allowance when working from the office 
• A fantastic & social team with a ‘can do’ attitude