Full-Time

Enterprise Sales Development Representative

Posted on 11/15/2024

Cision

Cision

1,001-5,000 employees

Media distribution and public relations software

Consulting
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$54k - $82kAnnually

Junior, Mid

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid position based in New York, requiring in-office presence.

Category
Inside Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Lead Generation
Cold Calling
Salesforce
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any field
  • 2+ years experience working in a professional environment, out-bounding into the enterprise segment preferably in SaaS sales
  • Positivity and determination
  • Ability to turn a 'no' into a 'yes' through consultative questioning and objection handling
  • Excellent written and spoken English skills - any other languages a plus
  • Team player attitude, eager to be part of an ambitious team
  • History of quota attainment
  • Prior experience using Sales Automation/Prospecting tools such as Salesloft, 6Sense, ZoomInfo and Salesforce
  • You ace cold calling and relationship building
  • Great at writing relevant emails that are personalized to delight our customers
Responsibilities
  • Research new markets, build a pipeline of potential leads, and nurture relationships using Salesloft, Salesforce, LinkedIn, and other platforms
  • Become an expert on our brand, business, and SaaS product
  • Drive growth through outbound prospecting activities, generating leads that will turn into opportunities and closed business
  • Own your pipeline and identify points of contact within target companies
  • Act as an advisor to begin the enterprise sales cycles, mapping out accounts to penetrate multiple contacts
  • Initiate high level discovery calls with Senior level decision makers
  • Make an average of 70 outbound calls to prospects daily with the goal of scheduling a meeting for your Account Executive team
  • Nurture relationships with potential customers and reach out to prospective clients, via outbound calls, emails and social media
  • Develop an in-depth understanding of our lead generation process, supporting marketing activities, prospect touch-points, and Account Executive hand-off
  • Create and activate emails sequences
  • Stay current on industry news and understand the social media landscape
  • Exceed quarterly targets, KPI metrics and prospecting standards

Cision provides media distribution and public relations software to a variety of clients, including businesses, PR agencies, and media professionals. Its platform allows users to share their stories widely, target specific audiences, and engage effectively with them. Cision is recognized by journalists, influencers, and media outlets around the world, making it a preferred choice for communication needs. The company operates on a subscription-based revenue model, offering different packages to suit various client requirements. Additionally, Cision conducts research, such as the annual State of the Media Report, to deliver valuable insights to its users. It operates in the fields of public relations, media monitoring, and communication analytics, serving both large enterprises and small businesses.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$15.9M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1866

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Cision's continuous innovation, such as the new analytics dashboards, positions it as a forward-thinking leader in the PR software industry.
  • The acquisition of Factmata could significantly enhance Cision's ability to provide comprehensive media monitoring and analysis, potentially attracting a broader client base.

What critics are saying

  • The integration of Factmata's technology and team could present challenges, potentially leading to operational disruptions.
  • The competitive landscape of PR software is intense, with numerous players vying for market share, which could impact Cision's growth and profitability.

What makes Cision unique

  • Cision's acquisition of Factmata, a startup specializing in monitoring online narratives, enhances its capabilities in identifying and combating fake news, setting it apart from traditional PR software providers.
  • The introduction of new analytics dashboards and interactive reports allows Cision to offer more intuitive and adaptable ways for communicators to demonstrate the business impact of earned media, a feature not commonly found in competing platforms.

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