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Outbound Sales Supervisor

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SimpliSafe

SimpliSafe

11-50 employees

Customizable home security systems and monitoring

Consulting
Hardware
Financial Services
Consumer Goods

Mid

Richmond, VA, USA

Category
Inside Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Management
Requirements
  • 2+ years of sales management experience; indirectly or directly leading sales team in an inbound/outbound customer-facing environment
  • Interest and excitement to take responsibility for building an entirely new function within an existing department
  • Experience using an automated phone dialler system and/or CRM (customer relationship management system) is preferred
  • Proven success with identifying top candidates and building high-performing sales teams
  • Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills with a deep understanding of sales levers, metrics, performance standards and sales methodology
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both within your team and with cross-functional peers
  • A growth mindset, comfortable with ambiguity, and eager to learn, test, and improve
  • Must be eligible for certification as an electronic security employee, which requires submitting your fingerprints to the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) for use in conducting a national criminal records search and a Virginia criminal history search and final certification approval from DCJS.
Responsibilities
  • Contribute to and execute on a multi-year Direct Sales strategy, in partnership with the leadership team, including achievement of short-term and long-term strategic objectives
  • Help build and enforce business principles (‘rules of play’) as we test, learn, and grow the Outbound sales function within Telesales
  • Communicate results, successes and learnings to leadership with recommended actions for continuous improvement
  • Develop and invest in cross functional relationships to accomplish goals and find creative solutions to complex problems through analysis, empathy, experimentation, and bold and thoughtful ideas
  • Support your team’s ongoing mastery of their craft through sales skills development and coaching that translates to consistent goal/metric achievement
  • Build & support a high-performing, highly engaged team by creating a positive and inclusive culture where employees can do their best work, providing effective coaching and development, and demonstrating exceptional change management and strategic execution

SimpliSafe provides home security systems designed to protect homes and businesses from various threats, including intrusions and fires. Their product range includes security cameras, video doorbells, smart locks, and sensors that detect motion and broken glass. Customers can customize their security systems to meet their specific needs. SimpliSafe primarily targets residential customers but also serves small businesses. The company generates revenue through the sale of security hardware and subscription-based monitoring services, which offer 24/7 professional monitoring and emergency dispatch. What sets SimpliSafe apart from competitors is its wireless installation, long battery life, and features like visual verification of alarms, which can expedite police response. Their systems are user-friendly, often set up in minutes with step-by-step guidance. The goal of SimpliSafe is to provide accessible and effective security solutions for both homes and small businesses.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$587M

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2006

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

28%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The introduction of AI-driven features like Live Guard Outdoor Monitoring and Smart Alarm Indoor Camera positions SimpliSafe as a leader in innovative home security solutions.
  • Strategic partnerships with companies like LifeLock and Horace Mann expand SimpliSafe's market reach and enhance its product offerings.
  • The appointment of Rebecca Zavin as CTO brings experienced leadership to drive further technological advancements and product innovation.

What critics are saying

  • The home security market is highly competitive, with numerous players offering similar products and services, which could impact SimpliSafe's market share.
  • Reliance on subscription-based revenue means that economic downturns or increased competition could lead to higher customer churn rates.

What makes SimpliSafe unique

  • SimpliSafe's customizable security systems and wireless installation set it apart from traditional, hardwired security solutions.
  • The integration of AI technology for proactive crime prevention, such as the Smart Alarm Indoor Camera, offers a unique value proposition in the home security market.
  • Their dual revenue model of hardware sales and subscription-based monitoring services ensures a steady income stream and customer retention.

Benefits

Health Insurance - A comprehensive plan provides peace of mind for you and your family.

Employee assistance program - Help through the difficult situations that come up at work and at home.

Tuition reimbursement - We want you to keep learning, so we’ll cover part of your tuition.

401(k) - Saving for your future in the present.

Unlimited vacation - Exempt employees take the time when you need it or want it. We mean it.

Life and disability insurance - Coverage for when you need it most.