As the technology firm that created the mobile world and a rich history of 145 years of building ground-breaking solutions and innovative technologies supported by 60,000+ patents, Ericsson has made it our business to make a mark. When joining our team at Ericsson you are empowered to learn, lead and perform at your best, shaping the future of technology. This is a place where you are welcomed as your own perfectly unique self, and celebrated for the skills, talent, and perspective you bring to the team.
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions (BEWS) is the group responsible for leading Ericsson’s Enterprise Networking and Security business. Our growing product portfolio spans across wide area networks, local area networks and enterprise security. We are the #1 global market leader in Wireless-WAN based enterprise connectivity solutions and are growing fast in enterprise Private 5G networks and Secure Access Services Edge (SASE) solutions.
The Sales Development Representative (SDR) will partner with marketing and sales to drive phone-based lead generation, appointment setting, lead qualification and sales support to the Sales team. This position requires heavy strategic outbound phone calling, qualification, consultative selling skills and tight collaboration with the Sales Reps to generate new clients. The SDR will be expected to manage a lead pipeline, report on qualification and call activity and stay thoroughly informed on all products. They must have the maturity, confidence, and willingness, to roll up their sleeves and work directly with the Sales team and various other departments. Sales Development Representatives are vital in delivering pipeline to the Sales Department by developing marketing leads until they become opportunities.
Own lead management and prospecting activities
Meet or exceed opportunity/appointment quota through phone-based prospecting and lead qualification
Develop and execute on a strong prospecting plan of attack and approach
Qualify interested prospects/leads and arrange sales appointments
Deliver sales presentation when necessary
Track all relevant qualification and lead management activity using Salesforce.com (including calls, prospect pipeline, account notes, etc.)
Quickly learn the technical aspects of the product, effectively communicate the value proposition and be able to react to objections, competitive questions and other FAQ's
Provide business acumen for customers and strive to understand the business problem we are solving in order to best configure the solution and exceed customer expectations
Proactively manage your schedule, leads pipeline and campaigns in order to meet milestones and quarterly objectives
Collaborate successfully with Inside & Field Sales to optimize team selling productivity
Provide value added market intelligence to the Sales & Marketing department
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate's degree (Marketing/Business preferred) or six (6) months equivalent experience
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At Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions, we are one team - all in on inclusion. Celebrating the uniqueness of our individual team members across the globe helps us build diverse teams where we all can thrive. Our connected, community-focused culture enables each one of us to perform at our best and fully be ourselves.
Our values drive everything we do:
We are creating the future of global connectivity and community. Come join us. You belong here.
Compensation & Benefits at Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions
At Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to help with your individual needs and goals.
Your Pay:
The salary range for this position is listed below. The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
Your pay also includes the opportunity for monthly sales incentives. Actual payouts are dependent upon the attainment of agreed to revenue goals and objectives as determined by our management team.
Your Health:
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers excellent, competitive employee benefits, such as: subsidized, nationwide PPO medical benefit options including a low-deductible Point of Service Plan and a qualifying High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), with a generous company-provided HSA contribution. For California employees, we offer a subsidized HMO option through Kaiser. Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions also offers subsidized dental and vision coverage.
Your Financial Security:
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions invests in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Our 401(k) plan has a 4% company match and immediate vesting. Employees will also receive company-paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance and company-paid disability benefits.
Your Time:
Your work-life balance is important to us. Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions provides generous paid time off, including: 15 days of Flexible Time Off (FTO), four paid quarterly well-being days, and 11 paid annual holidays (includes nine company holidays and up to two floating holidays). Please note that an employee’s FTO balance and floating holidays may be prorated in the first year, based on start date. We also offer paid maternity-leave benefits and six weeks 100% paid family leave for all employees.
Additional Benefits:
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers other company-paid benefits such as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace mobile therapy, and volunteer paid time off.
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions’ Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging mission is to create an inclusive work environment where all employees’ differences are celebrated, their thoughts matter, and everyone feels safe to bring their authentic selves to work. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aim to attract, develop, and engage top talent from a diverse candidate pool. It is our policy and commitment to provide equal opportunity employment for all persons and not discriminate in employment decisions by placing the most qualified person in each job, without regard to any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Please note: Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions employees.
The deadline to apply to this role is listed below.
Note: this date may be updated based on any extensions to the job posting.
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