When Oktopost was founded in 2013 social media was still a question mark in B2B marketing. We saw its untapped potential to drive real business results and built a platform to help marketers turn social into a measurable growth channel.
Oktopost powers social media management and employee advocacy enabling B2B companies to become truly social organizations. While our social suite enables marketers to manage scale and measure social media programs our Marketing Intelligence solution empowers content and brand teams to build competitive strategies based on market insights.
Trusted by global brands and fully integrated with the modern marketing tech stack were a dedicated team focused on helping our customers succeed.
The Sales Development team is the first point of contact with prospective Oktopost customers and plays a strategic role in the growth of the business. If youre looking to build the fundamental skills for an exciting career in software sales or a variety of other customer-facing roles this is the role for you.
Oktopost is seeking a high-energy and hungry Sales Development executive to report to our Head of Sales Development. The main focus of this position is to educate and build an initial relationship with qualified prospects for our sales team through targeted research creative campaigns and personalized outreach methods including Cold Calling LinkedIn Emailing Video and Events.
Responsibilities
Build strategic target prospect lists that fit our Ideal Customer Profile through in-depth research.
Reach out to senior executives at target companies through cold calling emails LinkedIn video and other creative channels to pique their interest to learn more about how Oktopost can create value and solve business issues they are facing.
Generate leads and set sales meetings for our sales executives.
Provide a great experience as the first point of contact for our future customers.
Meet and exceed monthly targets of product demonstrations completed.
Work closely with the sales team to improve the sales process implement best practices and build a world-class outbound playbook.
Requirements
Ambitious Driven and goal-oriented: Youre fueled by targets and always strive to surpass them.
Growth mindset and self-motivated learner: Youre not just coachable but you seek feedback embrace challenges and take ownership of your own development.
Proactive and resourceful: You dont wait to be told what to do - you identify opportunities and act.
Exceptionally perseverant: Youre resilient persistent and unshaken by rejection.
Strategic thinker: You are able to connect the dots quickly and use insights to spot angles and opportunities with a high level of curiosity.
Collaborative by nature: You proactively suggest collaboration initiatives that improve team results.
Consistently exceeds KPIs: You are comfortable with having activity KPIs to meet and strive to deliver results beyond expectations.
Personable active listener and storyteller: You listen to understand and are able to craft narratives that engage and convert.
Location: Must be open to working 3 days a week in the London office
Nice to have
Experience in a role that involved discipline and effective communication.
Experience in a data-driven role where you were using data to improve performance on a regular basis.
Experience in a client/prospect-facing role that involved cold outreach via email LinkedIn or cold calling.
Experience in SaaS using tools like Salesforce Outreach LinkedIn Sales Navigator and ZoomInfo.
Whats in it for you
Competitive earnings: Base salary uncapped commission.
Professional growth: Formal learning & Development programme including Sandler Sales certification.
Work-life balance: Flexible hybrid setup (3 days in-office London).
Perks & benefits: Private healthcare company socials wellness programs.
Days off: Flexible vacation policy one Friday off every month (MyDay).
Monthly Allowance: $100 per month expense account.
Inspiration: Work with leading B2B brands and a team of top-notch professionals.
Life as an Oktoposter
At Oktopost were a curious collaborative and driven bunch who believe in doing great work and having fun while were at it. We value ambition creativity and a healthy dose of team spirit all wrapped up in a culture that encourages growth innovation and delivering real impact.
No matter what department or region you join us from youll be part of a team that supports celebrates and challenges one another. From day one we want every Oktoposter to feel empowered inspired and truly at home.
Were a team thats genuinely passionate about B2B social. We believe social media can shape brands spark meaningful conversations and drive real business results and wed love for you to be part of our journey.
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