Full-Time

Chicago Sales Development Representative

Updated on 5/10/2024

BrightEdge

201-500 employees

AI-driven SEO and content marketing platform

AI & Machine Learning

Mid, Senior

Chicago, IL, USA

Required Skills

Sales

Communications

Cold Calling

SEO

Salesforce

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Passion for technology
Strong communication skills
Analytic skills
Listening skills
Sales training experience
Pre-call planning experience
Salesforce.com software experience

Responsibilities

Develop and execute cold calling and email campaign strategies
Qualify outbound opportunities and develop demo pipeline
Meet qualified opportunity goals
Complete sales and SEO certifications
Empower and assist Fortune 1000 companies with SEO technology
Learn and maintain knowledge of BrightEdge technology

As the industry pioneer behind Content Performance Marketing, BrightEdge has thoroughly redefined the concept of search engine optimization by developing an award-winning platform that precisely measures and optimizes marketing content across online channels. Our cloud-based platform is powered by big data analysis that allows our customers to plan, optimize, and measure campaigns based on real-time content performance. BrightEdge has emerged as the leading international provider of cloud-based SEO Enterprise solutions due to its dynamic and results oriented entrepreneurial culture.

BrightEdge is continuing to scale a world-class Sales Development Team to help expand our customer portfolio. Sales Development Representatives are responsible for sourcing, qualifying, and setting new customers demos for the Senior Sales Team to close.

As a Sales Development Representative at BrightEdge, you will develop search engine marketing knowledge through mentor-ship and our sales training program. All of our SDR’s are on a defined promotional track to an Account Executive position.

Core Responsibilities

Develop and execute on cold calling and email campaign strategies to qualify potential customers as a match for our SaaS technology
Qualify outbound opportunities and develop a strong demo pipeline for Account Executives via phone and email communications
Meet weekly and monthly qualified opportunity goals to ensure company revenue objectives are met
Complete advanced sales and SEO certifications
Empower and assist leading Fortune 1000 companies with SEO technology
Learn and maintain in-depth knowledge of the BrightEdge technology, industry trends, and competition

What it Takes to be Successful

Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic background required
Passion for technology and possess a high level of integrity
Strong communication, analytic, and listening skills, with a positive approach
Self-starter and hardworking, with a track record of success and drive for achievement
Sales training, pre-call planning, or salesforce.com software experience is a plus

Benefits & Perks

Total Rewards package with uncapped commission
Three-week sales and technology training
Collaborative and fun sales culture
Paid parental leave
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

About BrightEdge

BrightEdge is widely recognized as a global leader in SEO and Digital marketing. The most innovative customers across more than 80 countries trust BrightEdge to modernize their Digital Marketing stack for today’s digital world. We are helping thousands of organizations, including many of the world’s largest companies, transform their businesses and drive more revenue.

The continuous innovation of our product is supported by what we believe to be our most valuable assets: our people. Our employees are industry experts at the forefront of digital transformation. Come join us and help us share the future of SEO.

BrightEdge

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BrightEdge offers an Enterprise SEO Platform and Content Marketing Solution powered by an Artificial Intelligence engine, DataMind, providing real-time research, recommendations, and rankings in a unified platform. The platform utilizes AI technology for comprehensive insights and optimization, enabling web-wide, real-time measurement of digital content engagement across all digital channels, including search, social, and mobile.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$85.3M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

2007

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 0%

1 year growth

↑ 0%

2 year growth

↓ -2%

Benefits

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

15-23 days Paid Time Off (PTO) annually

Stock Options

401(k)

6 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave

4 Weeks Paid Paternity Leave

Competitive Salaries

SEO Certification Courses

Team Events & Socials

Free Friday Lunches

Fully Stocked Kitchen

Collaborative Work Environments