Sales Development Representative

Eightfold was founded with a vision to solve for employment in our society. For decades, the connection between individuals and opportunities has been based on who the individuals are and the strength of their network, vs. their potential. Eightfold leverages artificial intelligence to transform how to think about skills and capabilities for individuals as well as how jobs and career decisions are made. Eightfold offers the industry’s first AI-powered Talent Intelligence Platform to transform how organizations plan, hire, develop and retain a diverse workforce, enabling individuals to transform their careers.

 

To date, Eightfold AI has received more than $410 million in funding and a valuation of over $2B from leading investors to further our mission of finding the right career for everyone in the world. If you are passionate about solving one of the most fundamental challenges of our society - employment, working on hard business problems, and being part of an amazing growth story - Eightfold is the place to be!

 

About the Role

The Sales Development Representative will be the driving force behind our Sales function, responsible for setting up qualified meetings with Talent Acquisition and HR executives at leading businesses. We're looking for the right person to join our sales team; someone passionate, tenacious, and results-driven.

 

Your first 3-6 months

●     Learn about Eightfold's products & value proposition

●     Familiarise yourself with the tools necessary for success: Salesforce, Salesloft, Vidyard, Zoom

●     Build strong relationships with Account Executives, Systems Engineers & Marketing team counterparts

●     Strategise with our Enterprise team to identify quality sales opportunities across target accounts

●     Excite prospects about becoming Eightfold customers and communicate the benefits of our industry-leading AI technology




Your first 6-18 months

●     Continue to develop your core skills & product knowledge

●     Evangelise Eightfold across the Talent Acquisition, D&I, and HR communities

●     Understand what it takes to meet & exceed your individual & team goals

●     Expand your knowledge of role types in Sales & the wider teams

●     Partner with a mentor & set yourself goals for the next steps in your career

 

What We’re Looking for

●     6+ months of sales or related experience, but we’ll consider candidates looking to start their first sales role

●     Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

●     Huge bonus points for a passion for diversity & inclusion and/or recruiting

●     Competitive and goal-oriented

●     An always positive approach to work with a constant desire to win

●     Passion for selling and the ability to communicate our value

●     Ambition to build a career in technology sales

●     Strong verbal and written communication skills

●     Ability to work under pressure, multitask, organize, and prioritize responsibilities

 

What To Expect

●     Competitive salary and bonus compensation structure

●     Stock option package

●     Fast-growing company environment, with lots of opportunities for career growth

●     Team-first mentality with regular social activities and community events

●     Genuine mission to fix the state of hiring and remove bias

 

We are a team of self-starters who excel in their fields. We believe in giving you responsibility, not a task. We want you to have ownership and pride in the work you are doing and see the positive impact of your work on your colleagues, our customers, and the world. We believe in providing transparency and support, so you can do the best work of your career.

 

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including family medical, vision, and dental coverage.

 

Eightfold.ai provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability.