Partnership Sales Development Representative (SDR)
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: Competitive
Job Overview:
We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Partnership Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in identifying and creating new business opportunities through partnerships. You will be responsible for outbound prospecting, managing initial partner relationships, and setting the foundation for long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prospecting & Lead Generation:
- Identify, research, and target potential partners that align with the company’s strategic goals.
- Conduct outbound outreach (email, phone, LinkedIn, etc.) to engage potential partners.
- Qualify leads and assess potential partners’ fit with our business model.
- Relationship Building:
- Initiate and nurture relationships with key decision-makers in target organizations.
- Schedule and participate in discovery calls to understand potential partners’ needs and objectives.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless transition from prospecting to partnership.
- Pipeline Management:
- Manage and maintain a robust pipeline of partnership opportunities.
- Track all activities, leads, and opportunities in the CRM system.
- Follow up on inbound inquiries and referrals, ensuring timely and effective communication.
- Collaboration & Strategy:
- Work closely with the Partnership Manager and cross-functional teams to develop tailored partnership proposals.
- Contribute to the development of strategic outreach campaigns and partner programs.
- Performance Reporting:
- Report on outreach activities, conversion rates, and pipeline status to the Partnership Manager(s).
- Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly targets for outreach, meetings, and qualified opportunities.
Qualifications:
- Experience:
- 1-2 years of experience in sales, business development, or a similar role, preferably in a B2B environment.
- Previous experience in partnership development or working with channel partners is a plus.
- Skills:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships quickly.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Self-motivated with a results-driven mindset.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
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