Sales Development Representative

Overview

Advent offers online solutions for the management of processes and transactions within local government. By equipping staff and constituents with web-based tools to complete important tasks, Advent helps add efficiency and value for governmental agencies. Today, Advent serves over 600 jurisdictions across 38+ states in the U.S. as a leading provider of technology-based solutions. This has provided the company with a unique perspective regarding the needs of local government and has led the company to introduce a number of new products during its 15+ years in business.

Relying on a team of forward-thinkers with financial and information technology backgrounds, Advent stands ready to provide services for its existing and new customers, well into the future.

Sales Development Representative (SDR) – Entry Level Position

• Develop new business opportunities through heavy cold call campaigns and email initiatives.
• Set initial meetings / presentations
• Pre-Tradeshow research, planning.
• Post-Tradeshow follow up on behalf of the sales team.
• Territory planning for white space accounts.
• Manage relationships with existing accounts and grow sales team territory.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Possess very strong written and oral English communication skills.
• Possess very strong relationship building skills.
• Possess very strong organization skills (attention to detail).
• Be familiar with Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce and email applications.
• Capable of meeting sales activity goals and quotas.
• Have a desire to learn and work hard in an emerging Gov Tech market.
• High energy, enthusiastic, and ambitious candidates preferred.

• Business Development
• Cold Calling and Prospecting
• Territory Planning
• Results Oriented
• Independently Motivated / Self-Starter
• Communication

Expected 1st year income: $40K, Base plus commission structure, OTE $50K