Sales Development Representative (Pipeline Opportunity Only)

This job listing is purely for pipelining purposes. We currently dont have an open role in Chicago but if you know anyone in your network who might be interested feel free to submit their CV as a referral.

At Cision we believe in empowering every individual to make an impact. Here your voice is heard your ideas are valued and your unique perspective fuels our collective success. As part of our global team youll thrive in an environment that champions curiosity collaboration and innovation all while making meaningful contributions to the brands we accelerate.

Join us in shaping the future of communication and building authentic connections that matter. Whether youre solving complex problems or driving bold innovations your growth is our success and together well create the conversations of tomorrow.

Empower your impact at Cision. Be seen be understood be you.

About the Role

The primary function of a successful Sales Development Representative is centered around inbound and outbound interactions with new or existing fans of Cision through a variety of avenues. The goals of a Sales Development Representative are to identify where the fan is within their Cision journey and book a qualified appointment for Account Executives.

What Youll Do

• Scheduling quality demos for sales team by identifying researching and contacting potential customers and ensure those demos occur.
• Hitting or exceeding a monthly quota and acting as the first point of contact for potential clients while executing marketing and sales tactics.
• Making 60 outbound cold calls and customized emails per day using sales enablement tools
• Prospecting quality contacts and accounts that are a best fit for using the Cision platform while partnering with sales representatives to ensure that opportunities are moving forward
• Collecting market data before and during customer outreach to understand prospective customer needs and effectively communicate those needs to the sales team
• Become an expert with the Cision products and services buyer types and the tools necessary to be successful : Salesforce CRM New Voice Media Microsoft Outlook LinkedIn etc.
• Begin to expand your knowledge of Cisions broader Sales methodology and sales cycle

What You ll Bring

What We Offer

As a global leader in PR marketing and social media management technology and intelligence Cision helps brands and organizations to identify connect and engage with customers and stakeholders to drive business Newswire a network of over 1.1 billion influencers in-depth monitoring analytics and media platforms headline a premier suite of solutions. Cision has offices in 24 countries throughout the Americas EMEA and APAC. For more information about Cisions award-winning solutions including its next-gen Cision Communications Cloud follow @Cision on Twitter.

Cision is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and perform at their best. We believe diversity equity and inclusion is vital to driving our culture sparking innovation and achieving long-term success. Cision is proud to have joined more than 600 companies in signing the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion pledgeand named a Top Diversity Employer for 2021 .

Cision is proud to be an equal opportunity employer seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status or other protected statuses.

Cision is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified keeping with our commitment Cision will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process to perform the essential functions of the position and / or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment please contact

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For Individuals based in New York Illinois Colorado Washington and California Cision is required to disclose a salary range for this role. This compensation range is specific to these states however base pay may vary depending on a range of relevant factors.

Chicago Pay Range

$50000 - $78000 USD

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Sales Experience,B2B Sales,Time Management,Customer Service,Cold Calling,Retail Sales,Territory Management,Upselling,Product Demos,Outside Sales,Medicare,negotiation

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 50000 - 78000